Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings
I love food, and some days I find myself daydreaming about what I consider to be the perfect foods. Foods that love you unconditionally, no matter how you cook them or serve them. And I do believe that chicken wings are at the top of my list.
Oh sweet chicken wings, how do I love thee, let me count the ways…..sigh. I’ve found a new way to serve my wings that also includes my favorite mixer and childhood friend 7UP.
What ingredients do I need to make Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings?
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
Do I have to use 7-up to make these wings?
No, you don’t, you can use ginger ale, club soda or sparkling wine.
Experimenting with flavors is a fun way to enjoy your time in the kitchen. And recipes should be thought of as guidelines for you to follow. If you don’t like a certain ingredient or flavor, replace it with something you do like. That’s a sure-fire way to make sure you enjoy the foods you’re cooking. Although there’s a lot to be said for trying new flavors, and the rule of thumb is to try it three times before you decide it’s not for you.
Marinating proteins is a delicious way to impart flavors to the foods you cook. Some proteins need to marinate longer, but 20-30 minutes is usually enough to add flavor to your what you’re cooking.
Wouldn’t this make a delicious appetizer or game-day treat? I know your friends and family will love these flavorful easy to make chicken wings!
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Asian Style Garlic Ginger Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup 7UP
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- red pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 bunch scallions- diced with green and white separated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except scallion greens and half of the cilantro) including wings in a large bowl. Let wings marinate for approximately 20 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place wings on a lined cookie sheet with marinade poured over wings. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until wings are deep golden brown and crisp.
- Place wings on serving dish, spooning pan sauce over them.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallion greens and serve immediately
Amy Smith says
Can you just come cook for me?! Ha! I am going to have to try this recipe. Sounds delish!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Those chicken wings look awesome. The combination of garlic and ginger is always a hit! I gotta try this recipe.
Teresa says
We are having freinds over next weekend and this looks like a perfect recipe for us. I have been scouring the internet attempting to find something that would work for everyone’s diets and palates, I think I found the winner!
Karen Dawkins says
We just got an air fryer and it makes even crispier wings! Great for smaller batches, like when cooking for two. This recipe looks amazing, like all your recipes!
Amber Myers says
These look so good! I tend to love anything with garlic. I need to give these a try for sure.
Heather says
I’m a wing afficianado. I love Asian wings, but I have never tried using 7up for the sweetener. Interesting!
cait says
my husband is a HUGE wing fan but i never thought to make them garlic and ginger! this looks super easy to make too so i might have to grab a few of these for the big game this weekend! thanks so much for such a great recipe!
Alli Smith says
I always gather my ingredients before making a recipe too. It makes it so much easier. Your garlic ginger chicken wings look amazing. I need to include these at my next party.
candy says
This is something I can make when hubby isn’t going to be around. He loves chicken but the garlic and ginger just tear him up. Rest of us would love this chicken recipe.
Naomi says
Just made these!! Absolutely wonderful. Got half still marinating in the fridge (nom nom).
This is definitely my go to recipe for chicken wings now!
Thank you!!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I love hearing that! Thank you Naomi!
Megan Davis says
I just made your garlic ginger chicken wing recipes and they turned out great. I love it! Thank you for this Chef Dennis.
Chef Dennis Littley says
I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed my wing recipe Megan! thanks so much for the comment
@moredesh says
LOOKS AMAZING!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did
Maria says
These look delicious!! My husband who does not cook has one culinary specialty Filipino chicken adobo. If I ask him to make dinner, surprise! Guess what we are having? Haha. He had to learn for a military school of all things, and his was voted the most delicious. He swears 7up is the trick;) These look super delicious. And we are always looking for new chicken wing flavors!!! He would love that they are somewhat similar to his one-dish-wonder. 😉
kita says
Dang Chef! As always these look absolutely amazing! Perfect for a game day appetizer!
FELICIA LINDER says
Yes! Especially if the game is Soccer or the game of life. Got to eat.
Kim | a little lunch says
Dennis, my hubby is going to love these. (Me, too.) Bonus points for a lil’ leftover 7-Up for his whiskey 7’s and “7 Up Salad.” (Remember that unlikely Jello combo?) Actually, it may pair well with all of the above. 🙂 Personally, your garlic and ginger and “crispy” photos appealed to me. YUM!