Black Magic Bat Wing Chicken (Print Version)

Dark-glazed wings laced with rich black garlic, yielding crisp, savory bites ideal for festive evenings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 1.5 pounds chicken wings, trimmed and patted dry
02 - 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Black Garlic Glaze

05 - 6 cloves black garlic
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - 1 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

→ Garnishes

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly toss the chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well coated.
03 - Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crisp and golden.
04 - While wings bake, blend black garlic, soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, toasted sesame oil, unsalted butter, activated charcoal, ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using) until smooth using a blender or food processor.
05 - Transfer glaze mixture to a small saucepan and heat on medium-low until slightly thickened and just bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - Place baked wings in a large bowl. Add warm glaze and toss until the wings are evenly coated and glossy.
07 - Arrange glazed wings on a platter. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Chicken wings turn perfectly crisp with simple tricks and no frying
  • Black garlic glaze makes these wings addictive and rich in umami flavor
  • Dramatic presentation is guaranteed to wow your guests or family
  • Ready in under an hour with mostly hands-off time
  • Gluten-free adaptations and dairy swaps are easy
02 -
  • High in protein and surprisingly light for a wing dish
  • The glaze’s color comes from activated charcoal which is optional and tasteless
  • These wings are naturally gluten-free when you use tamari and gluten-free baking powder
03 -
  • Air-dry wings uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before baking This removes surface moisture and gives a restaurant level crunch
  • Blend the glaze until absolutely smooth then heat just until it bubbles This makes for a silky gloss and even coating
  • Toasted sesame seeds and bright scallions bring texture and color so do not skip them for style and flavor

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