🍗 Crispy Sticky Chicken Wings
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Marinate (optional but best): 30–60 minutes
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Cook: 40–45 minutes
🍽 Serves
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3–4 people
🧺 Ingredients
For the Wings
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1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken wings
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1 tbsp baking powder (IMPORTANT for crispiness)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
Sticky Glaze (Classic Sweet-Savory)
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3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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2 tbsp hot sauce (optional for heat)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp garlic (minced)
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1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the wings
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Pat wings very dry with paper towels (crucial step).
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In a large bowl, toss wings with:
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Paprika
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Garlic & onion powder
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👉 The baking powder helps render fat and makes the skin crispy (no baking soda!).
2️⃣ Bake the wings (Oven Method)
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
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Line a tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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Arrange wings skin-side up, not touching.
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Bake for:
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25 minutes, flip
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20 more minutes until golden & crisp
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3️⃣ Make the glaze
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In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients.
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Simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes until glossy.
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Taste and adjust sweetness or spice.
4️⃣ Toss & caramelize
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Remove wings from oven.
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Brush or toss wings generously in glaze.
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Return to oven for 5–8 minutes until sticky and slightly charred.
🔥 Optional Cooking Methods
Air Fryer
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200°C (390°F)
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Cook 20 minutes, flip halfway
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Glaze + cook 5 more minutes
Deep Fry
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Fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes
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Toss in glaze immediately
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve with celery & carrot sticks
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Ranch or blue cheese dip
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Sprinkle chopped parsley on top
💡 Pro Tips
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Extra crispy? Chill seasoned wings uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before baking.
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Like smoky flavor? Add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
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Want buffalo-style? Replace honey with more hot sauce + butter.
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Asian twist? Add ginger & sesame oil to glaze.
