I have a thing for chicken wings. And while I’m not one to shy away from deep frying (See: Easy Homemade Churros), there is a time and a place to bring the oil to a boil. Super Bowl Sunday is not that time, nor that place.
I don’t want to be forced to man a fiery, bubbling cauldron when there are game-winning touchdowns and Super Bowl commercials at stake. Who wants to risk missing a minute of the Clydesdales in their prime?
It all started with Crispy Baked Asian Chicken Wings, which inspired Crispy Baked Orange Chicken Wings. And now, to complete the trio, Crispy Baked Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce. One technique, three sauces, endless dipping possibilities.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated (tips removed)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the peanut sauce:
- 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
Instructions
Make the chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Rinse the wings and drumettes, pat them dry and transfer them to a large bowl. Toss the wings with the vegetable oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Position the wings on a baking rack placed on top of a foil-lined baking sheet, spreading the wings into a single layer to ensure they aren't touching.
- Bake the wings, rotating the pan half-way through, until they're fully cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce.
Make the sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Taste and season the sauce with salt, pepper and additional crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. While the wings are still hot, add the prepared sauce to the bowl, tossing to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately.
Kelly's Notes:
- Depending on the type of peanut butter you use, you may need to thin the sauce additionally with more hot water. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 more tablespoon of hot water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
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This recipe is awful. My husband is easy to please, but he wouldn’t finish them after trying only one, he hated them and so did I.
I’m so sorry you and your husband didn’t enjoy the recipe, Elaine.
Do you have nutritional values?
Hi Tricia – You can find the estimated nutritional info for one serving by clicking on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION. :)
So one thing:
Add adobo to the wings. Always a good idea!
Second thing:
Why rotate the pan instead of the wings? Isn’t it the same temperature if you rotate the pan? Shouldn’t you rotate the wings to get them from both sides?
Hi Jose! Rotating the pan helps to make sure the hotter parts of the oven are closest to all areas of the baking sheet to guarantee even cooking.
I also made this and it was delicious. I added a little Sriracha and topped with some fresh chopped cilantro. Yum.
I think next time I will bake at a higher temp to get the wings a bit crispier, otherwise will absolutely make again.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nina!
I baked the wings on a screen over a pan to let drippings fall… came out crispy! I like the sauce and an additional touch of Sriracha…Yumm!
G.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Totally too much Peanut Butter. I also added more water to thin. I brushed the sauce on, placed back in oven, but then lost the crispness of the chicken. Recipe is not good. Will not try again.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Janet! We’ll work on reworking the sauce ingredient portions ASAP.