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Sticky AND Crispy Asian Chicken Wings

Published June 19, 2018, Updated February 7, 2019 By Nicky Corbishley 89 Comments

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These Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings have the perfect crunch and sticky sweetness – the BEST chicken wings!Close up picture of Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings glistening in the light stacked up on grease proof paper.

Updated for 2018 with video!

Telling you that these chicken wings always go down well is a serious understatement.

The first time I made them a couple of years ago, Chris was at work, so I served them up to the kids and got the following responses:

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  • Complete silence for the first 10 minutes (except the sounds of frantic chewing/crunching)
  • Eyes rolling back in heads
  • Phrases like ‘you’re the best mummy ever‘, ‘we’re so lucky to have a mummy who’s a food blogger‘ and ‘oh my gosh these are the best things I’ve ever tasted‘

All in a day’s work hey! These wings make the top 10 list for Chris and the kids along with some other favourites like the Crispy Sesame Chicken and Crispy Chilli Beef.  Did i ever mention i LOVE making Asian Recipes  🙂

Portrait photo of Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings with a bowl of sauce and a glass of beer in the background out of focus

When Chris did come home from work, he had 5 minutes before he had to be on a phone call, so he literally hovered over the plate I’d saved for him and devoured the lot.

4 people, 1.5kg of chicken wings. Gone.

Overhead picture of Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings stacked up on grease proof paper.

 

The crispiness of the chicken wings is amazing – especially considering they’re oven baked. I have Nagi’s recipe from Recipe Tin Eats to thank for that. She’s the chicken wing queen!

Each wing is chopped into the two pieces, dried thoroughly with kitchen towels (to ensure they don’t absorb too much baking powder) then mixed in a bowl with baking powder (it HAS to be baking powder, NOT baking soda), salt and pepper. There’s quite a lot of baking powder and salt in this recipe, which sounds a little strange, but it really draws the moisture out of the chicken to get that perfect crunchy crispness. Check out my notes re: baking powder below.

Chicken wings being cut into two pieces on a white chopping board

Raw chicken wings in a bowl with baking powder and seasoning

They’re cooked at low temperature initially, to slowly render out the fat, then the heat is turned up until the wings are crisp and browned.

Raw chicken wings on a baking tray, about to go into the oven

The delicious sticky sauce is based on the one I use for my sticky Chinese pork belly (another family favourite!). I doubled it for this recipe, and changed a couple of the quantities very slightly.

Sticky Asian sauce being poured over crispy chicken wings in a bowl

It’s poured over the wings right before serving, and it works so well!!

Notes about baking powder:

I get lots of messages on how delicious these wings are, but also the occasional message that the wings tastes bitter – despite assurances the recipe was followed to the letter and baking POWDER not baking soda was used. After doing a little research, it seems that some people can be sensitive to the taste of sodium aluminum sulfate – which can be an ingredient in some baking powders. People who are sensitive to it notice a bitter taste. If you are sensitive to it, you may have noticed certain cakes taste bitter. However, cakes contain a lot less baking powder then this recipe, so you may not have noticed it before and still been sensitive to it.

My tips would be to:

  • Dry the wings before dusting with the baking powder – so they only get a light coating.
  • Measure the amount of baking powder used exactly, and discard any excess left after tossing together with the wings.
  • Use aluminium-free baking powder – make sure it has no aluminum sulfate in it.

Can I make these chicken wings gluten free?

Yes, you can replace the soy sauce with tamari. Also, make sure you’re using a gluten-free baking powder and sweet chilli sauce.

Can I make them ahead?

I prefer these wings fresh out of the oven, but you can make the wings ahead – without the sauce- then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Reheat them on a wire rack over a tray for about 5-6 minutes at 200C/400F until they’re crisp again.

You can also mix the sauce ingredients together, then cover and refrigerate (uncooked). Pour into a pan and boil as per instructions before serving.

Is there a vegetarian option?

I have been asked this question a number of times and after much testing i made a veggie option.  These Baked Asian Cauliflower Wings are as good as this chicken version.

Equipment used:

In order to make these amazing Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings you will need:

  • Large Bowl
  • Tray with rack
  • A good Kitchen knife.
  • Chopping Board.
  • Fying Pan/Skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Grater for grating the ginger.
  • Wooden or Silicon Coated Spoons.  We have just bought these and love them!

 

The Sticky AND Crispy Asian Chicken Wings Recipe:

Sticky AND Crispy Asian Chicken Wings

These Asian Chicken Wings are Sticky AND Crispy. The best party food ever!
4.44 from 16 votes
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Any Time Of the year, Celebration, Game Day, Party Food
Servings: 40 wings
Author: Nicky @ Kitchensanctuary.com

Ingredients

Chicken Wings:

  • 1.5 kg chicken wings
  • 2 level tbsp aluminium-free baking powder (It has to be baking powder, NOT baking soda) - see further notes on baking powder below
  • Âľ tsp salt (make sure it's regular table salt)
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp chopped spring onions/scallions

Sticky Asian Sauce:

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon grass paste
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 120C/250F and place a rack on a large baking tray.
  • Cut each wing at the joint so you have a mini wing and a drumette. Dry the wings with paper towels, then place in a large bowl and add the baking powder, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Note - it's important to dry the wings first so they only get a light coating. Discard any remaining coating once tossed together.
  • Place in a single layer on the rack, skin side up. It's fine for them to be touching. Place on the lower shelf of the oven for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, turn the oven up to 220c (425f), rotate the tray and place on a higher shelf (higher middle) in the oven for 45-50 minutes until the wings are golden and crispy. Take out of the oven to cool slightly.
  • Place all of the sauce ingredients into a saucepan, stir and bring to the boil. Allow to bubble for 5-10 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly (it will thicken more as it cools). Turn off the heat.
  • Place the wings in a large bowl and very carefully pour over the sticky sauce (be careful, it will VERY hot). Toss to combine, then serve topped with chopped spring onions.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Notes about baking powder:

I get lots of messages on how delicious these wings are, but also the occasional message that the wings tastes bitter - despite assurances the recipe was followed to the letter and baking POWDER not baking soda was used. After doing a little research, it seems that some people can be sensitive to the taste of sodium aluminum sulfate - which can be an ingredient in some baking powders. People who are sensitive to it notice a bitter taste. If you are sensitive to it, you may have noticed certain cakes taste bitter. However, cakes contain a lot less baking powder then this recipe, so you may not have noticed it before and still been sensitive to it.
My tips would be to:
  • Dry the wings before dusting with the baking powder - so they only get a light coating.
  • Measure the amount of baking powder used exactly, and discard any excess left after tossing together with the wings.
  • Use aluminium-free baking powder - make sure it has no aluminum sulfate in it.
.

Can I make these chicken wings gluten free?

Yes, you can replace the soy sauce with tamari. Also, make sure you're using a gluten-free baking powder and sweet chilli sauce.

Can I make them ahead?

I prefer these wings fresh out of the oven, but you can make the wings ahead - without the sauce- then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Reheat them on a wire rack over a tray for about 5-6 minutes at 200C/400F until they're crisp again.
You can also mix the sauce ingredients together, then cover and refrigerate (uncooked). Pour into a pan and boil as per instructions before serving.
.
Nutritional information is per chicken wing.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts
Sticky AND Crispy Asian Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Potassium 99mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0.7%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 3%
Iron 1.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This post was first published in June 2016. Updated in June 2018 with additional tips and recipe video.

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  1. Jon says

    November 3, 2018 at 6:19 am

    Wings were dry and I wasnt a fan of the sauce either

    Reply
    • Chris Corbishley says

      November 14, 2018 at 7:27 am

      Hi Jon,

      Really sorry that you didn’t enjoy them. They are a huge favorite in our house.

      Did you make any changes or substitutions from the recipe? We have found that on occasion if the recipe is not followed exactly the taste can be quite different?

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky

      Reply
  2. LA says

    October 21, 2018 at 11:10 am

    I cooked these and mine turned out with a bitter tart taste? Would that be the baking powder? I did two Tablespoons – for 1.5 kgs of chicken wings. Any ideas what I have done wrong?

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      October 28, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Hi LA, I’m not sure. I’ve made these wings lots of times with no bitter taste. It does have to be two level tablespoons (not packed/rounded/heaped). I wonder if it could be your brand of baking powder. Do you know which brand you used? I use Dr Oetker.

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    September 22, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    I followed the recipe exactly, wings were dry and sauce was too sweet and dried like toffee. I also thought they tasted too salty. It’s the makings of a good recipe, just needs a few adjustments.

    Reply
    • Chris Corbishley says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Sorry it didn’t work for you, its a huge success in our house and is our go-to wings recipe

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky

      Reply
  4. Sharifah Jamali says

    September 11, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    We made this for dinner tonight. With 2kg of chicken wings. Turns out gorgeous! Very tender & juicy! My family of four finished them within 45min. I will make this dish again & recommend to the others.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. GEORge says

    September 10, 2018 at 12:57 am

    Awesome would recommend this recipe to everyone! Def making again! I only had normal soy and no lemon grass but they still were great!

    Reply
  6. Jane says

    September 9, 2018 at 12:43 am

    You mention garlic in your video but there is no garlic listed in recipe.

    Reply
    • Chris Corbishley says

      September 11, 2018 at 7:14 am

      Hi Jane,

      Good catch. I have updated the recipe to include 2 cloves of garlic peeled and minced to the sauce ingredients.

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky 🙂

      Reply
  7. ELEANOR says

    September 7, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    I made this tonight and OMG it was out of this world. I added garlic paste, used ginger paste, used black pepper and used 4 tsp of light brown sugar. My daughter had 10 wings, dad and I both had 6 each. Would make this again and recommend to friends and family. I wish I could post pictures

    Reply
  8. Tonya says

    August 14, 2018 at 1:52 am

    Have to be honest, I never expected these to turn out so good. I haven’t done the lower heat first, then blast it high for an extended time. I think that might be what made the difference. This will be a go-to for us.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Tonya- Dallas, TX

    Reply
  9. Si says

    August 7, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I haven’t tried the recipe yet but is it correct that the wings need to be in the oven for 45 minutes at 425F after already being in there for 30 minutes at 250F? Won’t the wings be overcooked or come out dry?

    Reply
    • Nicky Corbishley says

      August 8, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Si, Yes the instructions are correct. The wings should be lovely and crispy on the outside, and tender inside. Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  10. Paul says

    July 26, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Hi there. These sound delicious and I can’t wait to try them. I was hoping to leave out the lemongrass paste as this is not something that I have on-hand but the I noticed in the video that you didn’t use it either, but you did use garlic. How much garlic would you include in the sauce?

    Thanks!
    Paul

    Reply
    • Chris Corbishley says

      September 18, 2018 at 9:56 am

      HI Paul,

      Its 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced. We have updated the recipe as we missed it of originally.

      If you give it a try please let us know how you get on.

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky

      Reply
  11. Wilma says

    July 7, 2018 at 3:17 am

    Hi Nicky I made these today and at first I thought they wouldn’t have enough coating on them but boy did they surprise me.
    They were simply delicious. Best I have ever tasted.
    Thanks for sharing this recipe with me.

    Reply
  12. Danielle says

    July 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    These are our go-to wing recipe! Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  13. Vikas says

    June 22, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    perfect.

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    June 21, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    I’ve got to try this cooking technique to get the nice crispy wings. I’ve never tried cooking them low first and these look awesome. That sticky asian sauce sounds just so good!

    Reply
  15. Earnest says

    June 14, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Hello is it possible to grill the wings instead of oven?

    Reply
    • Chris Corbishley says

      July 19, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Earnest,

      Sorry these ones cant be grilled, With the coating for these wings they need to be baked in the oven.

      Thanks

      Chris & Nicky

      Reply
    • Kevin says

      September 9, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Hi Earnest,

      I’m a couple months late here, but of course you can grill them instead of using the oven! You can use a similar method as recommended here (low or indirect heat at first, then high heat to get them crispy, although cooking time on the grill will vary). Then toss them in the sauce afterward just the same.

      Enjoy!

      Reply
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