Sticky Crispy Garlic Wings
Crispy wings with a wonderfully garlicky sweet sauce.
Servings 6
Calories 701kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
For the sauce (Warning: Do not leave the sauce un-attended while simmering)
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the honey, soy sauce and pepper. Stir. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir often and keep a close eye on the sauce as it simmers. It will want to expand and boil over the side of the pan. If this starts to happen, remove the pan from the heat until it subsides. Return to the stove and continue simmering.
- Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to use.
For the wings
- Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and cold water.
- Working in batches as needed, dip wings into the egg wash and coat well.
- Shake off any excess and transfer to the flour mixture. Turn to coat well.
- Transfer the wings to the oil and fry 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
- Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and stir gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 2519mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 5mg