Description
Sizzling “Thai Chicken Wings” deliver a perfect harmony of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Glazed with a zesty marinade and baked to golden perfection, these wings promise a mouthwatering journey through Thai-inspired culinary delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil, positioning a wire rack on top for optimal air circulation.
- Thoroughly dry chicken wings using paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness. Massage wings with baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Carefully position wings in a single layer across the wire rack, allowing space between each piece for consistent heat distribution.
- Roast wings for initial 20 minutes, then flip each wing to guarantee uniform browning and crunch. Continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until wings transform into a golden, crispy exterior.
- While wings roast, craft the vibrant Thai sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh lime juice, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat, stirring periodically, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken – approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat once desired consistency is achieved.
- Transfer freshly baked wings to a large mixing bowl and generously drench with prepared sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Plate wings on a serving platter, embellishing with chopped cilantro, delicate green onion slices, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and crispiness.
Notes
- Create extra crispy skin by thoroughly drying chicken wings with paper towels, removing excess moisture which prevents achieving a crunchy texture.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing sriracha and sweet chili sauce quantities to match personal heat preferences or dietary requirements.
- Ensure even cooking by arranging wings in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing hot air circulation and preventing soggy spots during baking.
- Convert recipe to gluten-free by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining authentic Thai flavor profile while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg