Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate flavor explosion: Sweet Sour Garlic Chicken Wings! 🔥 These mouthwatering wings are about to transform your ordinary dinner into a culinary adventure that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine crispy, golden-brown wings glazed with a perfect balance of sweet honey, tangy soy sauce, and aromatic garlic - a combination so irresistible, it'll make your family and friends think you've secretly trained as a professional chef!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
- Place chicken wings in the marinade, ensuring each wing is completely coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top for optimal air circulation and crispiness.
- Remove wings from marinade, letting excess drip off. Arrange wings on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Wings should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush wings with remaining marinade for additional glazing and flavor intensity.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds over wings as a garnish.
- Serve hot, accompanied by optional dipping sauces like extra soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Tips
- • For maximum flavor, marinate the wings for at least 2-4 hours, allowing the marinade to deeply penetrate the meat. • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to ensure crispy wings by allowing hot air to circulate evenly. • Check the internal temperature of the wings with a meat thermometer to guarantee they're fully cooked at 165°F. • Don't skip brushing the wings with extra marinade in the last 5 minutes - this creates a delicious, glossy glaze. • Let the wings rest for 5 minutes after cooking to help retain their juiciness. • For extra crunch, you can pat the wings dry before marinating to help achieve a crispier skin. • Experiment with additional garnishes like chopped green onions or red pepper flakes for added flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
