Asian-y Baked Wings

Super Bowl weekend is upon us!! I am not a huge football fan, but I do love the excitement and fun Super Bowl brings. Who are you rooting for this Sunday, the Patriots or the Giants? My husband and our brother in law are huge Patriots fans, which means I need to dig out Shazad's Patriots shirt from the depths of one our many drawers so that I can wear it. Yeah, you read that right, so that I can wear it...weirdly, he never wears sports shirts.  But he wears this super old Astros hat EVERYWHERE! We all have our things.

Sidenote,  I am super excited about Madonna performing the half-time show...how awesome is that?? It's MADONNAAAA!  One of the greatest musical icons ever.  Don't talk to me during the half-time show.

On to the more important question, what are you snacking on? Everyone knows the best thing about watching the BIG game is the noshing on chips and dip, mini everything, the drinks, and the football inspired desserts! One of the most popular snacks you will probably see at your Super Bowl party are the infamous chicken wings...fried, battered, sauce-y, grilled, buffalo-style, the list could go on...but have you tried BAKED chicken wings? They are absolutely delicious and flavorful, and so much healthier than your popular fried version. They take a little more time because of the baking, however, you can use that time to watch pre-game happenings, place your bets on who will win the coin toss, or what will Kelly Clarkson wear as she sings the national anthem (people actually bet on this?). 

No matter who or what you are betting on, these Asian inspired chicken wings will be sure to please both Patriot and Giant fans alike!

Disclaimer:  For those of you who know me, I never measure when I cook. Only when I bake. Since these wings are seasoned to your liking, sprinkle as little or as much dry seasoning as you want. I was helpful though, and have measurements for the sauce. You're welcome.

What you need:

- 20 wings and/or drummettes
- sesame oil
- salt
- pepper
- ground ginger
- garlic powder
- red chili flakes
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 3 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tbs oyster sauce
- 1 tbs hot sauce
- 4 tbs butter, melted
- sesame seeds, for garnish

How-to:

Preheat oven to 350.

Wash wings and thoroughly dry them with paper towels.

Lay the wings out into a glass dish, and  drizzle them with sesame oil. Sprinkle them with the salt, pepper, ground ginger, garlic powder, and red chili flakes. Rub the spices into the wings.

Bake wings for an hour.  As wings bake, get started on the yummy sauce!

In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hot sauce, and butter.

Toss the baked wings in brown sugar sauce (wings are hot, be careful). Lay the wings back into the glass dish and allow them to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Set the oven on broil and broil wings for a final 5-7 minutes, or until nice and crispy. Keep an eye on them when on broil. They can easily burn!

That's it! You are ready to enjoy some finger licking good wings! I served these with baked seasoned potato wedges.  They would be great with sweet potato fries, veggies, and of course, do not forget the ranch and blue cheese dressings!

Enjoy your Super Bowl festivities, be responsible, sober drivers post-game, and may the best team win! The Patriots of course ;).

Happy Eating!!!