Miso Honey Chicken Wings (Printer-friendly)

Sweet and savory chicken wings coated in miso honey glaze, baked until golden caramelized perfection for any gathering.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2½ 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 fresh ginger, grated
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

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, preferably overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
04 - Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any leftover marinade for basting.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning the wings and brushing with reserved marinade halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The miso does something magical with honey that you cannot replicate with any other marinade combination.
  • They bake instead of fry so you get all that crave worthy crunch without standing over splattering oil.
  • Two hours of marinating does the heavy lifting and the oven handles the rest practically hands free.
02 -
  • If you crowd the baking sheet the wings will steam instead of crisp and you will miss that beautiful caramelized skin.
  • Marinating overnight transforms the flavor completely and is worth planning ahead for.
  • A quick two to three minute broil at the end creates an irresistible charred edge but watch closely because honey burns fast.
03 -
  • Pat the wings dry with paper towels before marinating so the glaze adheres better and the skin crisps more effectively.
  • Use gluten free soy sauce and verify your miso brand if cooking for someone with sensitivities.

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