Miso Honey Chicken Wings (Printable)
Sweet and savory miso honey glazed wings, baked until golden and caramelized. Perfect party appetizer for four.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2½ tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the miso paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart for even cooking. Reserve any leftover marinade for basting.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning the wings halfway through and brushing with the reserved marinade, until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.
06 - Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The miso does most of the heavy lifting, giving you restaurant quality depth with almost zero effort.
- These wings reheat beautifully, making them a smart choice for batch cooking or bringing to a potluck.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time because wings that go straight into the oven will taste flat and one note compared to those that have rested overnight.
- A quick two to three minute broil at the end creates an irresistible caramelized crust, but watch them like a hawk because the line between perfectly charred and burnt is thin.
03 -
- If your honey has crystallized, warm it briefly in the microwave before whisking so it blends smoothly into the miso without leaving gritty pockets.
- Save a tablespoon of the raw marinade before adding the chicken and toss your finished wings in it for an extra punch of flavor right before serving.