Teriyaki Chicken Wings

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Teriyaki Chicken Wings are a true taste sensation.

These wings are so good, they don’t even need a dipping sauce! Baked, instead of fried, and exploding with flavor. Perfect party fare! Perfect with Fried Mozzarella, Tex-Mex Queso, and Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip!

A blue oval platter of teriyaki chicken wings.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS ARE EASY TO PREPARE

Many of the steps for making these amazing wings can be done well ahead of serving.

Marinating the wings locks in incredible flavor.

Watch us show you how easy it is to make Teriyaki Chicken Wings at home!

BAKED CHICKEN WINGS ARE DELICIOUS

Marinating the chicken wings for at least 1 hour, or even better, overnight, ensures they will be deep in flavor with every bite.

A combination of freshly minced garlic and ginger, combined with soy and sesame oil is the perfect marinade for teriyaki chicken wings.

EXPERT TIP: When looking for wings, you’re going to want to go with drumettes and wingettes (or flats), and you’ll want them separated. There is a third part of the wing, called the tips, which are pointy and have very little meat. Most well-stock supermarkets carry the drummettes and wingetter/flats packaged and labeled as such, sometimes they’re called “party wings.”

Baking the wings is healthier than deep frying them, and we think teriyaki chicken wings deliver better flavor when roasted. We bake them for 50 minutes, until nicely browned, flipping them over about halfway through.

Two hands holding a baking rack on a baking sheet filled with uncooked teriyaki chicken wings.
Two hands with oven mitts holding a baking sheet of baked chicken wings.

Teriyaki is a Japanese method of cooking that often involves grilling. When most of think of teriyaki, however, it’s the sauce that we remember and love.

The sauce is a luscious combination of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and mirin, which is a Japanese sweet cooking wine.

Once the sauce has reached the right consistency, it’s time to coat the wings, just before another short baking period.

EXPERT TIP: A combination of corn starch and cool water, mixed together, is called a ‘slurry.’ This will slightly thicken the sauce, which is ideal. Use equal amounts of corn starch and water, typically 1 tbsp each. After adding the slurry to the sauce, stir constantly until slightly thickened. If you prefer a thicker sauce, make another slurry, and add more. Be careful, it can thicken up quickly. If it gets too thick, thin with a little water.

A sauce pan pouring teriyaki sauce over baked chicken wings.

AN EXRTA LAYER OF SAUCE IS PERFECT

Once the baked wings have been coated with half of the prepared teriyaki sauce, it’s back to a 425°F oven for 15 minutes.

At this point, the wings will be almost impossible for you not to devour immediately. But hold the phone, just for a moment.

Brushing another layer of sauce on the wings right out of the oven brings the taste and texture to teriyaki perfection.

A brush adding a layer of teriyaki sauce to baked teriyaki chicken wings.

PERFECT FOR PARTIES OR GAME-DAY GRUB

We love all kinds of wings, without a doubt. We love traditional Classic Buffalo Wings, Grilled Thai Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings and Italian-Style Wings.

Without doubt, whenever we serve these teriyaki chicken wings, they are always such a crowd favorite. They are a little different than traditional hot wings, but so incredibly flavorful.

A sprinkling of sesame seeds on the finished wings adds a nice contrast in color, but also a delicious texture and taste. Just look at these wings, folks.

A close up view of a blue platter holding teriyaki chicken wings.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS FAQs

  • Where do I find mirin? Mirin is a Japanese sweet cooking wine that can be found in the Asian section of most well-stocked supermarkets. It can certainly be ordered online, too. You could use sake in place of Japanese mirin, or combine 1 tbsp of sugar into sherry or chardonnay, before adding to the sauce.
  • Can this recipe be used for other types of chicken? Absolutely! You can marinate chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts) and then roast or grill them, finishing them off with the sauce. You’ll need to adjust cooking times to make sure the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Can these be made in advance? Most of it! Marinate the chicken in advance. Make the sauce up to a day in advance. Roast up to several hours in advance. And then do the final round of baking (with the sauce applied), just before serving. These are best served hot, right out of the oven.
  • Do these need a dipping sauce? You will most likely have some of the teriyaki sauce leftover, so you can serve them with that. But honestly, these are so loaded with flavor, they are dynamite by themselves!

A hand holding a baked chicken wing with sesame seeds on it.

Ready to make what we think is one of the best party dishes we’ve ever come up with? Go for it!

And when you make these teriyaki chicken wings, be sure to take a picture, post on Instagram, and tag @howotofeedaloon and #howtofeedaloon!

A blue platter holding a batch of teriyaki chicken wings.

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

These Teriyaki Chicken Wings are always a crowd favorite. Be sure to marinate the wings for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to ensure best flavor. Then bake, apply the incredible sauce, and then bake again until cooked through and nice and crispy on the outside. Incredible.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: asian, Asian / American
Keyword: baked chicken wings, chicken wings, party food recipes, teriyaki chicken
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Marinating: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings drumettes and wingettes (flat) only
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly groudn
  • 3 tsp garlic minced - divided (1 teaspoon for marinade and 2 for sauce)
  • 4 tsp fresh ginger grated or finely chopped - divided (2 teaspoons for marinade and 2 for sauce)
  • 1 cup soy sauce divided, ½ cup for marinade and ½ cup for sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup mirin
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp corn starch
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Season the wings with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Add the seasoned wings and turn to fully coat.
  • Transfer to a wide dish, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and place on a large rimmed baking sheet, preferably on a baking rack.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic (2 teaspoons) and ginger (2 teaspoons) and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce (½ cup), pineapple juice, mirin and brown sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
  • Make a slurry by adding the corn starch in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir until combined.
  • Add the corn starch slurry to the sauce and cook until reduces to the consistency of syrup. About 15 minutes. Cover and reserve until wings are done baking. Add more slurry if thicker sauce is desired.
  • Remove the wings from the oven and increase the temperature to 425°F.
  • Pour half of the sauce into a large bowl and carefully add the wings to the bowl and gently stir to coat.
  • Place the wings onto a clean baking sheet lined with a rack and put back into the oven and bake for another 15 minutes. Wings should start to brown a little on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and coat with the remaining sauce with a small brush.
  • Plate the wings and then sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.  Serve at once. 

Video

Notes

Look for drumette and wingette/flats chicken wings.  They are usually packaged in the poultry section in the meat dept. of most well-stocked markets.  Sometimes they are called 'party wings.'
Mirin can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets.  Japanese sake can be substituted.  Or, add 1 to 2 tbsp of sugar to white wine and mix, and then add to the sauce with the other ingredients.
The wings are best if marinated for several hours, or overnight.  The sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance.  The marinated wings can be baked several hours before serving.  Bake with the sauce just before serving.  The wings are best served piping hot, fresh from the oven.
Snipped chives also make a nice garnish, in addition to the sesame seeds. 

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2791mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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POST UPDATE: This post was originally published in September, 2016, but was updated with tweaked improvements to the recipe, new photograph, and a fabulous new video in October, 2019

12 Comments

  • 5 stars
    Hey guys! Just me again. Another big winner in my book for a Super Bowl appetizer. I marinated them for 24 hours. Then I baked them right in the marinade. I took them out of the marinade after cooked and put them on the baking sheet. Not sure that it made much of a difference especially when the yummy sauce was cooked down and slathered all over those wings before the final baking time. Thanks for a yummy wing recipe and making me look like a way better cook than I am. Still loving your membership site as well. Thank you for letting me join.

    • Hi Diane! Yay! We are so so glad you made the teriyaki wings! Those are probably our favorite wings and we are thrilled you loved them, too! Thanks for letting us know…you are a GREAT cook!!!! xoxo

    • Hi Johnny! Sorry for the delayed response! Oh YES!! This sauce would be amazing for meatballs! Season the meatballs with a little fresh ginger and garlic. Then sear and simmer in the sauce. They will be amazing!

    • Hi Charlotte! Yes, you can! That will make them extra crispy, which is great. That is if you plan to fry them, if you are baking them, I don’t think the potato starch would hold up well. Let us know if you make the wings and how they turn out! Best, Kris & Wesley

      • 5 stars
        I did dredge them in potatoe starch after they have been marinading for an hour or so. They were so good fried. Thank you for the awesome recipe.

  • Chris and Wesley. OMG, I don’t love many people but you two are headed to the top of my list. Last night I made your Bibimbap, tonight made the teriyaki chicken wings, all week we have been eating your chilaquiles. All recipes were devoured by my family. Scary, but I am stalking you for sure…in a non violent way 🙂 Luckily, I live in MT. I have one question, if you were wanting to add heat to the wings, what would you add?? Love your videos and love you both!!
    Patience

  • Chris and Wesley. OMG, I don’t love many people but you two are headed to the top of my list. Last night I made your Bibimbap, tonight made the teriyaki chicken wings, all week we have been eating your chilaquiles. All recipes were devoured by my family. Scary, but i am stalking you for sure…in a non violent way 🙂 I have one question, if you were wanting to add heat to the wings, what would you add?? Love your videos and love you both!!

    • Patience! You make us so happy!! Thank you so much! If you want to spice up the teriyaki wings, we’d add some chili oil to the marinade and slather some on during the final baking. We LOVE that!! You can find chili oil in the Asian section of most supermarkets! Let us know how they turn out!! Much love to you, too!! xoxoxo Kris & Wesley

    • Oh wow! Brenda! Now you’re talking! Adding orange marmalade to the sauce sounds heavenly! Thanks for the great review and for letting us know!! Please stay in touch!! All the best, Kris & Wesley

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