Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
Glossy, crispy-skinned chicken wings coated in a sticky soy-garlic glaze that clings to every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes with a pantry-raid shortcut: cornstarch for crunch, butter for shine.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss chicken wings with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until fully coated.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 3
Working in batches, pan-fry wings 5–6 minutes per side until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4
Return all wings to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium.
Step 5
Add garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in soy sauce and brown sugar.
Step 6
Toss wings to coat, add butter, and stir until glaze is glossy and coats each wing, ~2 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- tongs
- measuring spoons
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