Simple Marinated Chicken Wings

These Simple Marinated Chicken Wings soak up tons of flavor from the homemade marinade made with simple pantry staples and they can be baked or air fried in less than 30 minutes.

4.91 from 10 votes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Marinating Time: 2

Total Time: 2 35

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 623kcal

Author :Laura Lynch

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Parchment paper
Kitchen tongs
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

2 pounds (907 g) chicken wings
1/4 cup (59 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons (24 g) brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a quart-sized plastic bag until combined.
Add the chicken wings and shake gently to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C).
Pour the wings onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
Bake for about 30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165° F (74° C).

Notes

Reserve a small amount of the marinade to use as a glaze for the chicken wings during cooking if you want to add even more flavor.

This chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F so be sure to check with a meat thermometer.

Opt for organic or free-range chicken if possible. These usually have a richer flavor and are less likely to be pumped with water and preservatives, allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat more.

While it might be tempting to rush the marinating process, give your wings ample time to soak up the flavors. Give a minimum of 2 hours, but overnight to 24 hours is better. The longer you marinate, the more pronounced and integrated the flavors become.

This basic marinade is a great starting point, don't hesitate to tweak it to your liking. Add a little heat with some cayenne pepper, or a touch of smoke with smoked paprika.

Nutrition

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