Sticky Chicken Wings with Fries and Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.25 cup honey (for the glaze)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for the glaze)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (for the glaze)
• 2 potatoes (large, cut into fries)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying or roasting)
• 2 cup mixed salad greens
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cucumber (sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack for the wings.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Place the wings on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is crispy and golden.

4. 4

   While the wings bake, prepare the fries. Peel and cut the potatoes into even strips. Soak them in cold water for 10 minutes, then pat very dry.

5. 5

   Toss the potato strips with oil and salt. Place them on a separate baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until crispy, or deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

6. 6

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, and ketchup. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a sticky glaze.

7. 7

   Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and toss them in a bowl with the prepared sticky glaze until thoroughly coated.

8. 8

   Return the glazed wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize and become tacky.

9. 9

   Prepare the salad by tossing the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl with your preferred dressing.

10. 10

    Serve the sticky wings hot alongside the crispy fries and fresh salad.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, add a teaspoon of baking powder to the dry spice rub. Ensure the potatoes are completely dry before cooking to achieve the best fry texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken wings
• fries
• salad
• baked
• sticky
• dinner
• comfort food