Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top.
- Toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and oil. Arrange in a single layer on rack.
- Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and crispy.
- While wings bake, whisk honey, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne, ginger, tamarind, and garlic powder in a saucepan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Toss hot wings in sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with parsley and blue cheese crumbles. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings: bake twice—first at 375°F for 30 min, chill 10 min, then finish at 450°F.
- Wings can beAir Fried: 400°F for 20–24 min, flipping halfway.
- Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American fantasy-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 385 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
