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Oven Fried Crispy Asian Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Barbara
Forget the mess of frying wings on the stovetop. This easy oven fried cooking method produces crispy wings that are tender and juicy without all the mess.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 13" x 9" Oven safe casserole dish.

Ingredients
  

  • 2-4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

For the Breading:

  • cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 stalks sliced green onion, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 5 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Pour oil into a 13 x 9 inch oven safe casserole dish so that it is about an ½ inch deep.
  • Place in the oven and set temperature to 375°F. Heat oil for 30 minutes or until oil is hot.

Prepare sauce:

  • In a bowl combine soy sauce, ½ cup water, honey and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl combine combine ¼ cup water with 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir together and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce/honey/brown sugar mixture whisking over medium heat.
  • Once it comes to a simmer add the cornstarch slurry whisking constantly to combine.
  • Watch mixture carefully, it will bubble up as it cooks. Remove from heat so it doesn't boil over.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.

Prepare & Fry Chicken Wings:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Place chicken wings in a large bowl and the pour egg mixture over the wings to coat them.
  • Place ⅓ cup corn starch, ½ cup flour and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large plastic ziplock bag.
  • Add the egg coated wings to the ziplock bag and toss to coat the wings in the flour/cornstarch mixture.
  • Carefully remove casserole dish from the oven.
  • Place chicken wings in the hot oil in a single layer.
  • Return casserole dish to the oven and bake wings for 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken wings over and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken wings and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl and toss with the honey/garlic sauce.
  • Top the wings with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
  • Serve immediately with a pile of napkins.
Keyword chicken wings, garlic, honey