Soy Garlic Chicken Wings are a wonderful easy dinner idea. These wings are tangy, sweet and delicious.
This recipe explains how to make these in a deep fryer or an air fryer. Pair this dish with garlic rice for a fantastic dinner idea.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is simple, delicious and ready in about 45 minutes
This flavorful appetizer is great for barbecues, gatherings picnis and game day.
Making the honey garlic chicken wings is easy to do. With a few minutes of preparation, these hoot, crispy chicken wings will be ready to eat in about 30 minutes after preheating the fryer.
We are all about simple recipes for dinner here and this easy dinner idea is one I think you will love.
The soy garlic glaze adds a tangy and flavorful twist with a little sweetness. Pair this with crispy wings that are tender on the inside and you've got a great appetizer.
Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients.
- wings (wingettes and drumettes)
- light soy sauce
- dark soy sauce
- minced garlic
- brown sugar
- green onion
- Seasonings – Just your basic salt and black pepper, ground ginger and garlic powder.
- cooking oil - Use one with a high smoke point such as peanut oil or canola oil.
Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed
- large mixing bowl
- pair of tongs
- cooking thermometer
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- paper towel
- Deep fryer (or air fryer see directions below)
How to Make Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
Step By Step Instructions
- Pour oil into fryer.
- Bring oil to 350 degrees F. Make sure wings are fully defrosted.
- Rinse wings and pat with paper towels until completely dry.
- Carefully place wings into the basket and lower into the cooker.
- Cook until golden or desired crispiness.
- Remove wings and place on paper towels on a wire rack drain excess oil.
- In a saucepan over low heat, mix together soy sauces, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, garlic powder, pepper and cornstarch.
- Heat the sauce on low until it comes to a boil and thicks. Turn off heat.
- Place wings in a bowl and add the sauce. Toss well. Add in diced green onion and toss well. Serve.
Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- Use an oil with a high cooking point. Peanut oil is a great choice for frying chicken
- Once the oil reaches the required temperature, add the chicken wings to it carefully using tongs.
- Wings are done when they reach and internal temperature of 165°f.
- The garlic marinade is great for marinading chicken breasts too.
Variations, Notes, and Substitutions
- If you don't have fresh garlic, you can substitute garlic powder
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- Serve with carrot sticks and celery sticks. These wings also go great with buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FAQ
Can I make wings in the air fryer?
Yes, you can!
- Dry the wings with paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 f.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Cook for 12 minutes, then turn over the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more.
- Increase the temperature to 400 degrees and cook 3-4 minutes.
Can I bake the chicken wings?
Yes, you can!
Chicken wings should be baked in the oven for about 45 minutes at 400˚F until they are crispy and golden brown.
I hope you love this recipe. If you’re looking for more easy chicken wing recipes you have to try THESE family favorites:
Baked Chicken Tenders – Delicious boneless chicken tenders for dipping.
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Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- lb bag wings wingettes and drumettes
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- ½ cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 stalks green onions; diced
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour oil into outdoor fryer. Bring oil to 350 degrees F.
- Make sure wings are fully defrosted.
- Rinse wings and pat with paper towels until completely dry.
- Carefully place wings into the basket and lower into the cooker. Cook until golden or desired crispiness.
- Remove from pot and drain excess oil.
- In a saucepan on the stove over mediumm-low heat, mix together honey garlic sauce ingredients: soy sauces, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper and cornstarch.
- Heat the sauce on low-medium heat until it comes to a boil and thickens. Turn off heat.
- Place wings in a bowl and add the sauce. Toss well.
- Add in diced green onion and toss well. Serve.
Notes
- Use an oil with a high cooking point. Peanut oil is a great choice for frying chicken
- Once the oil reaches the required temperature, add the chicken wings to it carefully using tongs.
- Wings are done when they reach and internal temperature of 165°f.
- The garlic marinade is great for marinading chicken breasts too.
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