Halloween Bat Wings
These spooky yet delicious chicken wings feature a savory, sticky glaze that caramelizes into a glossy coating resembling bat wings. Marinated in soy, garlic, ginger, and honey, they are baked or grilled until crispy and tender, decorated with small black olives or sesame seeds for eyes, and shaped to evoke flying bats—perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Brush for glazing
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings preferably fresh and high-quality
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce for marinade and glaze
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar adds tang
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil for glaze
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional for heat
- black pieces black olives for eyes
- vegetables slices eggplant or zucchini cut into small bat shapes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up nicely during cooking.
- Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a large bowl to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange the marinated wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake the wings for about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the wings are baked, brush them generously with the glaze using a brush, coating each wing evenly.
- Return the glazed wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize into a shiny, sticky coating.
- For the bat-like decorations, cut small bat wings from eggplant or zucchini slices, and use small black olives to create tiny eyes by slicing or halving them.
- Decorate each wing with the small vegetable bats and eyes to mimic flying bats, arranging them on a dark platter for a spooky effect.
- Serve immediately, pairing the wings with Halloween-themed dips like spicy sriracha mayo or tangy soy-ginger sauce for added flavor and fun.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, grill the wings over charcoal. Feel free to customize the decorations for more spooky effects!