Vanilla Bean Glazed Chicken Wings
Crispy and sticky Vanilla Bean Glazed Chicken Wings with a sweet and savory twist, perfect for parties, game days, or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings cut into flats and drumettes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 vanilla bean split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
- Chopped green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Dry the chicken wings with paper towels.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, vanilla bean seeds (or extract), ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small pot.
- Heat the pot over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens. Remove vanilla bean pod if used.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken wings with vegetable oil.
- For baking: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked and golden brown.
- For air frying: Heat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Air fry wings in batches for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked and crispy.
- Put cooked wings in a large bowl.
- Pour vanilla bean glaze over hot wings and mix well.
- Top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately.