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    Home » Meat » Chicken

    Published: Jan 10, 2022 · Modified: Aug 5, 2022 by Zen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    11 easy Asian Chicken Wing Recipes

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    11 delicious, easy Asian Chicken Wing Recipes that are the perfect finger foods. Inspired by Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian cuisines, they're the perfect easy appetizer for a summer party!

    Korean Fried Chicken Wings arranged around dipping sauce.
    Jump to:
    • Drums vs flats
    • Expert tips for the best baked wings
    • FAQs
    • Vietnamese-inspired
    • Korean-inspired
    • Japanese-inspired
    • Chinese-inspired
    • Thai
    • Indian-inspired
    • Other Asian chicken recipes

    Chicken wings are great appetisers for parties such as Super Bowl Sunday!

    Not only are they so much juicier and tastier than chicken breasts- which can run dry- they have the highest skin:meat ratio of any mainstream cut of chicken. (I'm ignoring stuff like chicken feet or neck, which are an acquired taste!)

    This makes chicken wings especially well-suited to frying and baking, as crispy chicken skin is super delicious!

    Drums vs flats

    The wing can be divided into 2 parts: Drums/ drumettes (that look like mini chicken legs) and Flats (wingettes.) The 1st has more meat but the 2nd has more skin, so becomes crispier after roasting!

    Fun fact: People think chicken wings are dark meat but they're actually white meat. Either way, they're full of gelatine, making them a great substitute for chicken feet when making Chinese soups! (There's not much meat in the wingtip, so I recommend cutting those off to make chicken stock.)

    Expert tips for the best baked wings

    I love fried Asian chicken wing recipes but fried foods aren't the healthiest, so I make baked wings quite often. To get the crispiest skin without frying, here are some of my secret tips:

    • mix the chicken wings with flour, salt, pepper and a touch of baking powder (not baking soda!) The baking powder helps to draw the moisture out of the skin. Ideally use aluminium-free baking powder, to avoid a metallic aftertaste.
    • refrigerate the wings uncovered for a minimum of 30 minutes (ideally overnight)
    • gently rub the wings with paper towels to make them as dry as possible before baking
    • leave the wings on the counter for 15 minutes before baking so they won't be stone-cold going into the hot oven.
    • bake in a single layer (if they're touching, they will steam and not crisp up)
    • use a wire rack over a tray- this allows more air around the wings, and the skin becomes crispier
    • start the chicken wings at a low temperature to render out the fat, before increasing the heat to broil it

    Once you know how to bake crispy wings, you can make the best Asian chicken wing recipes even if you only have simple ingredients such as hoisin sauce or oyster sauce.

    FAQs

    How much does a chicken wing weigh?

    Depending on the size, it can be anything from 1-3.5 oz.

    How long to deep fry frozen chicken wings?

    Be very careful of oil splatter when deep frying frozen wings, especially if there are ice crystals on the chicken. (Oil burns are no fun! I really recommend thawing the chicken first. Alternatively, bake or air fry them instead if you're not experienced with deep frying.) It usually takes 10-12 minutes to cook the wing through, but this will change depending on the size of the wing. Always make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165F/ 73.9C at the thickest part.

    How do I bake frozen wings?

    You can bake frozen chicken wings the same way you do regular wings- just pop them into the oven for a longer amount of time (at least 50% longer, according to the USDA). Note that if your chicken wings have been frozen as a huge block, it will take much longer to melt them so that they can be separated on the baking sheet.
    Alternatively, if possible, leave the wings in the fridge overnight to defrost first and at room temperature for 20-30minutes before baking (so that the meat is not cold when it enters the oven. This helps to keep it tender and juicy.)

    Vietnamese-inspired

    Baked fish sauce wings

    6 baked vietnamese fish sauce chicken wings on a vintage plate.
    Boil down some marinade to make a glaze and brush it on the wings to make them extra sticky!

    I love these Asian wings because they're delicious and require minimal clean-up! Although the recipe asks for gula melaka, I usually substitute with brown sugar. (Gula melaka is a pain to chop up so I save it for very special occasions.)

    Squeeze some lime juice over the wings before serving for extra flavor!

    Vietnamese inspired chicken wings
    Citrusy, sweet, salty and sticky, what more do you want for from baked chicken wings?
    Click here for these Pok Pok inspired wings.
    2 baked chicken wings that are super crispy and have been tossed in a sticky Vietnamese glaze.

    Korean-inspired

    To get the full Korean experience, pair crispy chicken wings with cold beer- in Korea, they call it chimaek!

    Lots of chicken wings heaped with gochujang sauce on parchment paper.

    Tip: Any extra spicy gochujang sauce you have can be used for these butternut squash French Fries!

    Wings in maple and gochujang sauce
    Maple gives gochujang that hint of sweetness, creating a delicious sticky glaze for these Asian style chicken wings from DIshnthekitchen.
    Click here for Korean-inspired chicken wings.
    Lots of chicken wings heaped with gochujang sauce on parchment paper.

    Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)

    Korean Fried Chicken Wings arranged around dipping sauce.
    Ultimate KFC wings
    By which we mean Korean Fried Chicken, not Kentucky Fried Chicken! If you wanna be healthy, sub out the chicken with cauliflower. Note, this is a recipe from Drive Me Hungry with 134 5-star reviews, so don't miss these crispy asian chicken wings that are dripping with spicy sauce- especially if you are a fan of sticky chicken wings!
    Click here for the Korean Fried Chicken recipe.
    Korean Fried Chicken Wings arranged around dipping sauce.

    Japanese-inspired

    Maple & Miso

    Chicken Drumelets in Maple Miso Sauce
    This 4.7-star recipe from Runningtothekitchen is sweet, savoury and full of umami!
    Fun fact: did you know that around the end of 2021, we were so low on maple syrup that Canada had to dig into their emergency reserves?!
    Click here for a maple miso wings recipe.
    Chicken drumlets coated with maple miso sauce in a black skilled

    Air Fried Teriyaki Wings

    If you want to make it a full meal, here are some side dishes that go really well with teriyaki.

    Air Fryer Teriyaki Wings
    Air Frying is a great way to cook with less oil. Everytime I deep fry something, I think to myself that I'll never eat fried foods again (But I promptly forget that resolution the next time I bite into fried food!) We all tend to overeat during parties or Game Day, so do your health a favour and include some air-fried wing recipes to the menu!
    Click here for healthier, air-fried wings from Foodmamma.
    Lots of chicken drumlets in teriyaki sauce on a plate

    Chinese-inspired

    Tip: Chinese recipes are all about the green onions, fresh ginger and fresh garlic- the Holy Trinity of Chinese cooking. If you're a fan of Chinese recipes, don't forget to stock these 3 aromatics in your kitchen.

    Citrusy Ginger wings

    Chicken wings with ginger and lime, plated restaurant style.
    Looks like a chicken wing dish from a nice restaurant, doesn't it?
    Ginger, lime and cilantro chicken wings
    Ginger, citrus and chicken are a match made in heaven. It's a common combination in South East Asian & Chinese chicken recipes, so be sure to try these sticky Chinese chicken wings! The recipe from The Spice Train uses sesame oil and you can sprinkle some lightly toasted sesame seeds on top to garnish.
    Click here for the Chinese-inspired chicken wings recipe.
    Chicken wings with ginger and lime, plated restaurant style.

    Sweet & Spicy

    A brush glazing chicken with glaze
    Sweet, spicy and everything nice
    The sweetness in this Mountainberryeats recipe helps to balance the spice, creating mouthwateringly glazed wings.
    Click here for sweet and spicy asian chicken wings.
    A brush glazing chicken with glaze

    Thai

    Honey Sriracha (Paleo)

    Not-so-fun fact: Did you know that sriracha is such a popular sauce, there was a shortage of Sriracha in the States in 2022?! (Well, the chili crop failure also played a part!)

    Chicken wings in a honey and sriracha sauce
    If you think chicken wings are always unhealthy, try this Paleo Honey & Sriracha Chicken Wing recipe from CookathomeMom. It includes instructions for baking in the oven, grill or air fryer! (For those not familiar with Sriracha, it's an Asian chili garlic sauce that is deliciously garlicky.)
    Click here for sticky asian style wings.
    Chicken wings grilled in a honey and sriracha sauce

    Curry Sriracha with molasses

    A plate of curry sriracha wings next to a sriracha bottle.
    Curry Sriracha Wings
    Yes, I just shared a sriracha wing recipe above, but adding the curry powder and molasses as seen in this recipe from Senseandedibility gives the wings such a different flavour profile that I couldn't miss out this delicious recipe!
    Click here for sriracha chicken wings.
    A plate of curry sriracha wings next to a sriracha bottle.

    Sticky Thai wings

    Sticky Chicken Wings in a Thai sauce
    Chicken wings in a sticky Thai sauce
    My Father spent 20 years living in Thailand, so I've been to the country many times and Thai food is 1 of my favourite cuisines. The flavours of this Krumpli recipe are super tangy and delicious, so do give these Thai-inspired chili wings a go!
    Click here for a sticky wing recipe.
    Sticky Chicken Wings in a Thai sauce

    Indian-inspired

    Tandoori Chicken

    Tandoori Roast Chicken
    Learn how to make tandoori roast chicken sans tandoori from Go Healthy Ever After- you only need an oven! The recipe uses chicken legs, but you can substitute Chicken wings for Game Day. Just bake till the internal temperature reaches 165F (approximately 35-50 minutes at 400F)
    Click here for an Indian-inspired chicken recipe.
    Tandoori chicken legs made in an oven on a plate

    Other Asian chicken recipes

    Another easy poultry recipe is Cantonese soy sauce chicken. Note that it takes 2.5 hours (mostly passive cooking) so if you're in a rush, try this quick and easy braised soy sauce chicken that is done in ⅓ the time instead.

    Other chicken recipes you may want to try include:

    • A plate of Cantonese soy sauce with white rice and green onions.
      Best Poached One Pot Soy Sauce Chicken
    • Close-up of hardboiled eggs and rotisserie chicken macaroni salad.
      19 Asian Leftover Roast Chicken/ Turkey Recipes
    • A plate of soy sauce chicken with hard boiled egg and spicy sambal
      Easy Chinese Braised Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs
    • A close-up of a braised whole chicken in yellow sauce
      9 Asian Whole Chicken Recipes

    What is your favourite on this list of Asian chicken wing recipes?

    I have other recipes you may like here! :)

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    • A Dutch oven full of Chinese ginseng chicken soup, goji berries and dried jujubes.
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    • A roasted whole chicken with a spicy charred glaze on the skin.
      12 Date Night Chicken Recipes (Asian)
    • A roasted whole chicken with a spicy charred glaze on the skin.
      Korean Gochujang Chicken

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