Indulge in these mouthwatering Soy Garlic Wings. Crispy chicken wings glazed with savory soy garlic sauce. With methods to air fry or oven bake.
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When I was first introduced to the world of Korean fried chicken, I was amazed. There’s an array of delicious flavors available that you can choose from, including this Cheesy Korean Fried Chicken that has a spicy and sweet gochujang marinade.
But I will say that my ultimate favorite flavor would have to be the soy garlic ones. So sweet, savory and garlicky, it hits the spot every time!
Soy Garlic Wings
Once the wings are coated in seasoned flour, it would normally be deep fried using the double-fry method, which gives the chicken an extra crunchy crust. Then you toss the wings with the sauce to get a beautiful glaze all around.
With this recipe, however, you can air fry or bake the chicken wings and still get a crispy coating just like the ones from deep frying. And it only requires 10 minutes of prep before the air fryer or oven takes over the work.
It’s a great appetizer option for a dinner party or game day snacking, or turn it into a full meal by pairing it with some rice.
Ingredients
Air Fried Wings
- Chicken wings (cut into drumettes and flats)
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Soy Garlic Sauce
- Light soy sauce
- Honey
- Sugar
- Rice vinegar
- Pepper
- Butter
- Garlic
Oven Option
- Potato starch
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
Instructions
Air Fried Chicken Wings
- Coat every piece of the chicken wings with the seasoned flour.
- Spray a thin layer of cooking spray at the bottom of the air fryer basket and place the wings skin down, making sure not to overcrowd and that the wings are not touching.
- Spray the chicken wings with another layer of cooking spray and air fry it at 350 F for 10 minutes, flip it then 375 F for another 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before tossing it with the sauce.
Soy Garlic Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add garlic.
- Stir and let it cook for 1-2 minutes and turn the heat down to medium low.
- Add light soy sauce, sugar, honey, rice vinegar and pepper and stir until well combined.
- Let it simmer until the sauce thickens up (3-4 minutes) (see notes).
- Add wings to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Oven Option
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together and pat dry the wings before coating in mixture.
- Lay wings on a baking rack and bake for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
Notes for Soy Garlic Wings
- Deep fry option: You can also deep fry the chicken if that’s what you prefer. Double fry for extra crispiness.
- Cooking spray: The cooking spray is important in order to get that crispiness from air frying.
- Sauce consistency: The sauce will thicken up even more when it’s cold. Make sure not to thicken it up too much. If it becomes too thick or to loosen the sauce, add water (1 tbsp at a time) until your desired consistency.
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- Spicy Honey Garlic Wings
- Malaysian Chicken Chop
- Cheesy Korean Fried Chicken
- Easy 15-Minutes Chicken Teriyaki (No Mirin and Sake)
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Soy Garlic Wings (Air Fry/Oven bake)
Ingredients
Air Fried Wings
- 7 whole chicken wings (cut into drumettes and flats)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Soy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1.5 butter
- 2 tbsp garlic
Oven Option
- 3 tbsp potato starch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
Air Fried Chicken Wings
- Coat every piece of the chicken wings with the seasoned flour.
- Spray a thin layer of cooking spray at the bottom of the air fryer basket and place the wings skin down, making sure not to overcrowd and that the wings are not touching.
- Spray the chicken wings with another layer of cooking spray and air fry it at 350 F for 10 minutes, flip it then 375 F for another 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before tossing it with the sauce.
Soy Garlic Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add garlic.
- Stir and let it cook for 1-2 minutes and turn the heat down to medium low.
- Add light soy sauce, sugar, honey, rice vinegar and pepper and stir until well combined.
- Let it simmer until the sauce thickens up (3-4 minutes) (see notes).
- Add wings to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Oven Option
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together and pat dry the wings before coating in mixture.
- Lay wings on a baking rack and bake for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
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