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Chicken Wings Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

Learn how to make delicious and crispy chicken wings for meal prep that taste great all week. This recipe is perfect for busy individuals and families who want flavorful meals without the daily cooking hassle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 52 minutes
Broiling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Wings
  • 2.5 pounds Chicken Wings approximately 24 pieces
  • 1/4 cup Flour or Gluten-Free Flour
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 spray Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 4 cloves Garlic mashed
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon Tapioca Flour Arrowroot Starch, or Corn Starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  2. Dry the chicken wings thoroughly with a paper towel. This step is crucial for achieving crispy wings.
  3. In a bowl, combine the dried chicken wings with flour, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss each wing until it is fully coated in the flour mixture.
  4. Transfer the coated wings to a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. You may need multiple baking sheets depending on the size of your wings.
  5. Spray the wings with oil and bake for 30 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.
  7. Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring for 6-7 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  8. After the wings have baked for 50 minutes, turn the broiler on for 2 minutes to brown the wings. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove the wings from the oven. Pour the prepared sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly using tongs or your hands.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve and enjoy your flavorful meal-prepped chicken wings.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by a personal experience of meal prepping chicken wings for a busy week. The goal is to provide a practical and flavorful meal prep solution for those who love chicken wings but have limited time for daily cooking.

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