Miso Honey Marinated Chicken Wings (Printable)

Crispy roasted chicken wings with a sticky miso honey glaze, savory-sweet and perfectly caramelized.

# What You Need:

→ For the Chicken Wings

01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, separated at the joints, tips removed

→ For the Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp white miso paste
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
09 - ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp water

→ For Garnish

11 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# How-To:

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 completely smooth and well combined.
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.
04 - Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Reserve any excess marinade for basting.
05 - Bake the wings for 25 minutes until they begin to develop color and cook through partially.
06 - Remove the wings from the oven and brush generously with the reserved marinade. Flip each wing to ensure even caramelization on both sides.
07 - Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the wings are golden brown, caramelized, and fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - For extra crispy skin, 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The miso honey glaze creates a sticky, caramelized exterior that rivals any restaurant wing without deep frying.
  • Marinating takes almost no effort, and the oven does nearly all the work while you handle everything else.
  • These wings disappear within minutes of hitting the table, which is honestly the best compliment a cook can receive.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or wire rack because the honey marinade will fuse itself to a bare pan and create a cleanup nightmare.
  • If you marinate longer than 2 hours the salt in the soy sauce and miso can start to cure the meat and make the texture slightly firmer than ideal.
03 -
  • Pat the wings dry with paper towels before marinating so the glaze adheres properly rather than sliding off on a slick surface.
  • Broiling in the final minutes is the single step that takes these from good to unforgettable, so never skip it unless your oven runs extremely hot.

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