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Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

Glossy, crispy-skinned chicken wings coated in a sticky soy-garlic glaze that clings to every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes with a pantry-raid shortcut: cornstarch for crunch, butter for shine.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss chicken wings with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until fully coated.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  3. Step 3

    Working in batches, pan-fry wings 5–6 minutes per side until skin is golden and crispy.

  4. Step 4

    Return all wings to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium.

  5. Step 5

    Add garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in soy sauce and brown sugar.

  6. Step 6

    Toss wings to coat, add butter, and stir until glaze is glossy and coats each wing, ~2 minutes.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • tongs
  • measuring spoons

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