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Crispy Oven-Baked Asian Chicken Wings

This recipe for Crispy Oven-Baked Asian Chicken Wings is layered with flavor, with a crispy coating that is easily achieved in the oven! 
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 321kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings rinsed and patted dry

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon lemongrass powder optional

Coating:

  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon potato starch or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 red Thai chili
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped

Instructions

Make the marinade:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with fish sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, minced garlic, 5-spice powder, ground coriander, lemongrass powder.
  • Give everything a good mix and place into the fridge to marinate (uncovered) for at least 30 minutes.

Coat the wings:

  • In a heavy-duty plastic bag, add in cornstarch, potato starch and baking powder. Give the mixture a little shake.
  • Add in the marinated chicken wings.
  • Close and seal the bag -- shake to coat the wings thoroughly.
  • Use a pair of tongs to remove any excess dredge and place the chicken wings onto a lightly greased wire rack on top of baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the chicken wings at 425°F/218°C for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C.
  • Remove from oven.

Combine the seasoning:

  • In a large bowl, add in minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili, cilantro and green onion.
  • Add the crispy chicken wings to the seasoning and lightly toss while still warm.
  • Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

Notes

Depending on how large your chicken wings are, you may need a longer baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg