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    Baked Teriyaki Chicken Wings

    February 4, 2021 | Updated June 3, 2021 by Ryan 3 Comments

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    By baking instead of frying, this baked teriyaki chicken wings recipe is a little healthier but just as tasty and more importantly, crispy.

    baked teriyaki chicken wings stacked on white plate

    There is this really big event that happens early in February. You might have heard of it - rhymes with blooper roll. Did you know in 2017, 1.33 billion chicken wings were eaten on Super Bowl Sunday?

    That's just crazy to me. Americans love their chicken wings I guess. And these teriyaki chicken wings are about as healthy as you can make them since they're baked instead of fried.

    But how to bake chicken wings and still have them crispy? Well luckily there is a little trick that can give you crispy wings without having to fry them.

    It's something you use in baking all of the time... baking powder! You can see my more in-depth explanation here, but by tossing the chicken in baking powder and then baking in the oven, you can get a crispy wing.

    But today is about these chicken wings. It's funny to me that I'm sharing a teriyaki chicken wings recipe because as a kid I wasn't the biggest fan of teriyaki chicken. I almost always just order garlic or honey BBQ wings.

    But as I've talked about multiple times, taste buds change and while I still love me some garlic wings, there really isn't much better than these. So if you're starting to meal plan for the Super Bowl and want something a little healthier, I'd give these baked teriyaki chicken wings a try!

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    Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken wings - use wings and drumettes. I usually buy the the whole wing and cut myself.
    • Baking powder - the key to the crisp wings. You can't bake them without it.
    • Teriyaki sauce - I like to make my own as it uses ingredients I usually have in the pantry/fridge but you are welcome to buy store-bought.

    Step-by-Step Photos

    process shots of mixing chicken wings with baking powder and baking in oven

    Pat the chicken wings dry and toss in a bowl with baking powder and salt. Place on a cooling rack on top of a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 30 minutes before increasing the heat to 425°F and baking for another hour.

    process shots of making teriyaki sauce and tossing wings in it

    While wings are baking, add all of the teriyaki sauce ingredients to a skillet and bring to a boil. Whisk in a tablespoon of water with cornstarch and add to the sauce to thicken. Reduce the heat and toss in the wings until coated.

    FAQs

    What is Teriyaki Sauce?

    In simple terms, teriyaki is a sauce that is made of soy sauce, sugar, and varied ingredients like pineapple and garlic. While teriyaki is considered Japanese, its history can actually be traced to Hawaii, making it more American.

    How Do I Dry the Wings?

    If you are short on time, just pat them dry with a paper towel.

    Another way is to place on a a cooling rack on a baking sheet and place in the fridge uncovered for 3 hours.

    How Does Baking Powder Make Chicken Crispy?

    Baking powder is alkaline. It raises the skin's pH, which helps break down the proteins more efficiently and making for a browner, crispier skin for these baked chicken wings.

    Can I Fry the Wings?

    Yes you can. In a large pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Toss the wings in ½ cup of cornstarch. Fry the wings in batches until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. 

    How Do I Know the Chicken is Done?

    You know the chicken is cooked when it reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer or if you cut into the chicken and the juices run clear and there is no pink. Honestly, I always just cut the chicken to see when it is done. If it isn’t just cook slightly longer.

    How Long Do They Last?

    You can place cooked wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    How to Reheat?

    Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warmed through.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Use baking powder that is less than a year old since it has been opened. You can test it by stirring half a teaspoon of baking powder into a cup of hot water. It will immediately start to fizz and release carbon dioxide gas if it’s still fresh enough to use.
    • Bake chicken on a cooling rack which allows the air to circulate and cook all parts of the chicken wings.
    • If you don't have fresh ginger, replace with ½ teaspoon of dried ginger.
    • Wait until teriyaki sauce has thickened before adding chicken wings to toss and coat so they are sticky.
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    Baked Teriyaki Chicken Wings

    By baking instead of frying, these baked chicken wings with teriyaki sauce are a little healthier but just as tasty and more importantly, crispy.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 35 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 24 wings
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    Baked Chicken Wings

    • 4 lbs chicken wings, cut into flats and drumettes
    • 2 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • oil spray

    Teriyaki Sauce

    • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 green onions, diced
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 250°F. Take chicken wings out and pat dry. Place wings in large bowl and add baking powder and salt, then toss to coat evenly.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil, then place a cooling rack on the foil. Spray the rack with oil spray. Place wings on rack in a single layer with skin side up.
    • Bake for 30 minutes at 250°F. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 50 minutes to 1 hour, rotating the tray halfway through. Remove from tray and let stand for 5 minutes.
    • While wings are baking, heat large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions and sesame seeds and bring to boil.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the tablespoon of water and cornstarch until smooth and add to sauce.
    • Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and toss chicken wings until coated.

    Notes

    • Use baking powder that is less than a year old since it has been opened. You can test it by stirring half a teaspoon of baking powder into a cup of hot water. It will immediately start to fizz and release carbon dioxide gas if it’s still fresh enough to use.
    • Bake chicken on a cooling rack which allows the air to circulate and cook all parts of the chicken wings.
    • If you don't have fresh ginger, replace with ½ teaspoon of dried ginger.
    • Wait until teriyaki sauce has thickened before adding chicken wings to toss and coat so they are sticky.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    1. Chris says

      January 19, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Teriyaki wings are my favorite!

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    2. Geeky Daddy says

      January 21, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      So making these for Superbowl! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Jesse H. says

      February 01, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely gonna try the wings. A++ great recipes

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