Miso Honey Marinated Chicken Wings (Printable)
Sticky savory-sweet chicken wings glazed with miso, honey, and soy sauce, oven-roasted to caramelized perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, separated at the joints, tips removed
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
09 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish
11 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# How To Cook:
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 completely smooth and uniform.
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, or up to 2 hours for 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 air circulation around the wings.
04 - Remove the wings from the marinade and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Reserve the excess marinade for basting.
05 - Bake the wings for 25 minutes until the skin begins to firm up and take on light color.
06 - Remove the wings from the oven and brush generously with the reserved marinade. Flip each wing over to ensure even caramelization on both sides.
07 - Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, deeply caramelized, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - For an extra crispy exterior, switch the oven to broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
09 - Transfer the wings to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The miso and honey create a glaze that rivals any restaurant wing, and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.
- They roast instead of fry, so you get all the sticky caramelized goodness with way less mess and effort.
02 -
- Miso burns faster than you expect under a broiler, so set a timer and do not walk away even for a moment.
- Marinating overnight in the fridge transforms the flavor completely and is worth planning ahead for.
03 -
- Pat the wings dry before marinating so the glaze adheres properly instead of sliding off wet skin.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify your miso is gluten free to make this safe for anyone with gluten sensitivity.