Maple Glazed Spicy Chicken Wings: A Sweet and Fiery Delight!
These maple glazed spicy chicken wings are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. With a crisp exterior and a delectable glaze, they are ideal for any gathering!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 pounds chicken wing sections About 24 wings
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low sodium
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sea salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Place chicken wing sections in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle half the dry rub over the wings and toss to coat. Repeat with the remaining rub.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Ensure they are not touching.
- Bake wings for 30 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil. Heat gently until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour maple glaze over wings; toss to coat.
- Serve wings garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure that your soy sauce is certified gluten-free. Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to customize the spiciness. Letting the wings sit uncovered in the fridge after seasoning can further enhance crispiness.