Miso Honey Chicken Wings (Printable)

Sticky miso and honey glazed wings roasted until golden and caramelized. A crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
09 - ½ tsp chili flakes
10 - 1 tbsp water

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes, and water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the chicken wings to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, though 2 hours will yield deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil a wire rack set over the baking sheet to allow airflow beneath the wings.
04 - Remove the wings from the marinade, shaking off excess, and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Set aside any remaining marinade for basting.
05 - Bake the wings for 25 minutes until they begin to develop color and the fat has started to render.
06 - Remove the wings from the oven and brush generously with the reserved marinade. Flip each wing to ensure even caramelization on both sides.
07 - Return the wings to the oven and continue baking for 10 more minutes, or until the skin is golden, the glaze has caramelized, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - For an extra-crispy finish, switch the oven to broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning the glaze.
09 - Transfer the wings to a serving platter and sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The miso and honey create a glaze that is somehow both deeply savory and addictively sweet, and people will actually lick their fingers.
  • You can prep the marinade in five minutes, walk away, and let the oven do all the work while you enjoy your own party.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan the wings will steam instead of roast and you will never get that caramelized sticky exterior you are after.
  • The marinade can burn quickly under the broiler because of the honey and sugar content, so never walk away during those last few minutes.
03 -
  • Pat the wings dry with paper towels before marinating so the glaze adheres properly and you are not just spreading moisture around.
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey if you want a slightly deeper, more complex sweetness that also makes the recipe refined sugar free.

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