Sticky Hoisin Chicken Wings
If you're looking for the perfect game day appetizer or crowd-pleasing dinner option, these Sticky Hoisin Chicken Wings are about to become your new favorite. The combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors creates an irresistible glaze that'll have everyone reaching for seconds. I've perfected this recipe through countless trials, and I'm excited to share this foolproof version with you.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Reserve 1/3 of the sauce mixture for later basting.
- Toss the wings in the remaining sauce until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings on the prepared rack, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings.
- Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, basting with the reserved sauce every 10 minutes.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.