Chicken Wings with Japanese Whiskey Sauce

You can never have enough wings recipes, and these oven-baked Chicken Wings with Japanese Whiskey Sauce are going to blow your mind! Saucy, spicy, and SO addicting. Get the napkins ready!

THIS RECIPE IS SPONSORED BY TENJAKU WHISKY.

Gotta say, I don't drink whiskey! I'm a vodka girl true and true. But, these whiskey wings are just about the best things I've ever had! The whiskey is very subtle but adds such depth of flavor to this Japanese whiskey sauce.

I made a big batch of these Chicken Wings with Japanese Whiskey Sauce and they were devoured in mere minutes! (Note to self: Make more batches next time!) And the slightly spicy Sriracha aioli is the perfect dipping sauce with these wings!

How to make oven-baked chicken wings

1. Pat the chicken wings dry before seasoning them with ground pepper.
2. Place the wings on a baking sheet in single layers. I like to put a rack on top of the tray to keep the wings crispy when baking (not seen here).
3. Bake at 450 degrees F for 20-25 minutes (depending on your oven).
4. Remove the wings and brush with the Japanese Whiskey Sauce. (See ingredients and recipe below.)
5. Place back in the oven for 7-8 minutes. Then, turn the oven to broil and broil the wings for 3-4 minutes to get the wings crispy and golden brown.

Season the chicken wings with ground black pepper after patting them dry with paper towels.

Ingredients in the Japanese whiskey sauce:

You'll need these ingredients to make a perfect whiskey sauce. Slowly sauté in a small sauce pot and thicken with a mixture of corn starch and water. So easy!

• Japanese whiskey
• Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• Garlic cloves
• Sambal oelek
• Canola oil (or vegetable oil)
• Corn starch and water

I used Tenjaku Blended Whisky which is distilled in the city of Fuefuki, Japan. Tenjaku’s master distiller is one of the most renowned names in the Japanese whisky and winemaking world. Tenjaku is aged in heavily seasoned Kentucky bourbon barrels resulting in a rich, full-bodied malt flavor. This premium whiskey is now available at select liquor stores. Find out where to buy Tenjaku whiskey here!

Brush the chicken wings with the Japanese Whiskey Sauce and place them back in the oven to finish cooking and to crisp up.

Make the sriracha aioli dipping sauce

Nothing easier than this slightly spicy aioli dipping sauce! Perfect with these wings. Simply whisk together 2 tablespoons of your favorite mayo and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce. I set aside some of the Japanese whiskey sauce for dipping also. "When you dip, I dip, we dip!"

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These Chicken Wings with Japanese Whiskey Sauce are great with a Sriracha Aioli dipping sauce, or just dip the wings in the leftover whiskey sauce!

These Chicken Wings with Japanese Whiskey Sauce would be awesome paired with our Crispy Baked Sriracha Sweet Potato Fries! These fries are crispy and addictive with a touch of heat! It’s a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish!

Tips & Tricks

• Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels before baking to ensure they get crispy.
• You can bake the wings a day in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to brush with the Japanese Whiskey Sauce to finish cooking.
• You can also make the Japanese Whiskey Sauce ahead of time, store in the refrigerator until ready to use, and reheat in a small sauce pan.
• Feel free to make any type of dipping sauce you like! I like spicy, and the spicy aioli works great with these wings!
• If you don't want to make these wings in the oven, you can grill them as well once you're at the step after brushing the whiskey sauce on top.

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Thank you to Tenjaku Whisky for sponsoring this post!