Description
Coated in a sweet and savory glaze, these sticky chicken wings are finger-lickin’ good! These Asian wings make a very tasty appetizer and also as an easy weeknight dinner with a bowl of rice. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoon grated garlic
- 4 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Chopped green onions, for garnishing
- White sesame seeds, for garnishing
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken Wings: Toss the chicken wings with the ground paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes if you have time, or continue immediately.
- Cook Wings: (i) Air Fryer Method: Place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F (200C) for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. When the wings are ready, remove them from the air fryer basket. (ii) Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C), place the wings on parchment paper, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prepare Sauce: While the chicken wings are cooking, prepare the sauce. Combine the olive oil, sesame oil, gluten-free soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and chili flakes in a saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Cornstarch: Combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, and stir to get the cornstarch slurry, then add the slurry to the saucepan, mixing well to let the sauce thicken.
- Toss in Sauce: Toss the wings in the Asian sauce, serve with sesame seeds, green onions, and extra chili flakes.
Notes
Chicken Wings: I like separating the drumette (the meatiest part of the wing) from the flat and tip to make it easier to eat. But feel free to leave the entire chicken wing whole instead.
Seasonings: I’ve used a mix of ground paprika, granulated garlic, and ground black pepper to season the wings. However, feel free to add other seasonings you enjoy.
Sesame Oil: Sesame oil adds a beautiful Asian flavor to the glaze, so I highly recommend adding it in.
Grated Ginger: Freshly grated ginger gives the glaze a delicious flavor, so don’t leave it out.
Grated Garlic: In the same way, fresh grated garlic adds a beautiful taste to the glaze. Alternatively, you can also use garlic paste.
Soy Sauce: I used gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) to keep this recipe gluten-free. If you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular soy sauce instead.
Honey: I like using honey to sweeten the glaze. Alternatively, you can also use maple syrup or agave nectar if you prefer. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I recommend using maple-flavored monkfruit syrup (an alternative to maple syrup that is low-glycemic index).
Chili Flakes: I like using chili flakes to add a bit of heat (you can increase or decrease the amount of chili flakes according to how much heat you enjoy or tolerate).
Corn Starch: If you are allergic to corn, you can swap out the cornstarch with equal quantities of tapioca starch, or rice flour instead.
Storing: Place any leftover sticky Asian chicken wings in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian




