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Crispy Oven-Baked Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

A close-up of crispy oven-baked Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Wings piled high on a white plate, glistening with sauce.
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A recipe for making exceptionally crispy chicken wings in the oven, coated in a thick, sticky sweet chili glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the sheet.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring space between each piece.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and very crispy.
  6. While the wings finish cooking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  7. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
  8. Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the wings.
  9. Toss quickly until all wings are thoroughly coated in the sticky sauce.
  10. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Using a wire rack allows air to circulate completely around the wings, which helps the bottom crisp up.
  • Do not skip drying the wings; excess moisture prevents crisping.
  • For an extra thick glaze, reduce the sauce slightly longer, but watch carefully to prevent burning the sugars.

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