Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce. Baked instead of fried, they’re a flavorful appetizer or main dish that’s perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Baked Chicken Wings:
- 3 pounds chicken wings, prepped for cooking
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional Garnish: chopped green onion, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl and toss with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- While the wings bake, make the teriyaki sauce. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Slowly add this slurry to the saucepan, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Once wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the wings well before tossing with baking powder for maximum crispiness.
- You can substitute fresh ginger and garlic for a more aromatic sauce.
- For extra caramelization, broil the sauced wings for 2–3 minutes after coating.
- The teriyaki sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg