At the same time, spicy and sweet chicken wings are obtained using honey and soy sauce as a marinade. This part of the chicken seems to many to be the most delicious. It is the wings that are most often put on the table at parties. But it is worth noting that their preparation can sometimes be difficult.
The sticky and thick texture that honey gives can cause the product to burn, especially if you fry it in a pan. Therefore, it is advisable to cook wings in honey and soy sauce in a slow cooker to ensure uniform heating of meat without sticking. It is worth picking up a bouquet of seasonings that will go well with sweet honey and salty sauce, and will give exactly the taste that you like.
Asian style wings
Speaking of mixing spices, it is Asian cuisine that can help you choose the perfect bouquet. For example, chili paste is an essential ingredient in such dishes. Such wings in a honey-soy sauce in a slow cooker turn out to be sweet-sharp and become very soft. For this recipe you will need:
- 2 tbsp. l honey ;
- a quarter cup of soy sauce;
- 2 tbsp. l rice vinegar;
- 1 tbsp. l chili pasta;
- 1 tbsp. l onion powder;
- 1 tbsp. l garlic powder;
- 1 tsp caraway seeds;
- half tsp cayenne pepper;
- 2 tbsp. l baking soda;
- 500 g of chicken wings.
For decoration:
- green onions, not too finely chopped;
- 1 tbsp. l sesame seeds.
How to cook this dish?
The Asian recipe for chicken wings in honey and soy sauce looks like this. In a medium-sized bowl, add all ingredients except soda and chicken wings. Mix well to combine flavors and set aside.
Fold the chicken wings and baking soda in a plastic bag, shake well to evenly coat them. Then put them in the multicooker bowl, pour the sauce on top. Cook on frying for 20-30 minutes. During cooking, make sure that the wings are evenly covered with sauce. When the meat begins to easily separate from the bone, and the wings themselves are reduced by about half, transfer them to a serving dish. Be sure to mix well to make sure they are coated with sauce on all sides. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Wings in a sauce with honey and garlic
There are many recipes for wings, including for slow cookers. The main difference between them is the composition of the sauce or marinade used. If we talk about the sweet-salty taste range of honey and soy sauce, then most often it is supplemented with something spicy. For example, sriracha sauce and garlic. To prepare such wings in a honey-soy sauce in a slow cooker, you will need:
- 2 kg of chicken wings;
- half a glass of sriracha sauce;
- half a glass of honey;
- 2 tbsp. l soy sauce;
- a quarter cup of brown sugar;
- 3 garlic cloves, minced in minced meat;
- 1 tbsp. l corn starch;
- 1 tbsp. l water.
For decoration:
- green onions;
- sesame seeds.
As a side dish, you can prepare french fries or boiled rice.
Cooking Chicken Wings in Sauce
Put the washed and slightly dried wings in the bowl of the multicooker. In a medium-sized bowl, mix sriracha, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Pour the sauce onto the wings. Cover and cook for 20 minutes in a slow cooker.
How to cook wings in honey-soy sauce next? As soon as they are ready, remove them from the bowl and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. In a medium saucepan, combine the slow cooker sauce, corn starch, and water. Boil over moderate heat until the mixture thickens.
Lubricate the wings with the prepared sauce and bake for 2-3 minutes, until they become crispy and turn brown. Fold them in a serving dish, pour the remaining sauce on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Buffalo Wings in a Multicooker
Many people think that buffalo chicken wings are cooked only on the grill or in a pan. But nothing prevents you from cooking this spicy dish in a slow cooker. Wings in honey and soy sauce with a bouquet of seasonings will be appreciated as a simple dinner or as a treat for the festive table. To prepare them you will need:
- 2 kg of chicken wings;
- 2 tbsp. l brown sugar;
- one and a half tsp kosher salt;
- 1 tsp black pepper;
- one and a half tsp garlic powder;
- one and a half tsp onion powder;
- 1 tsp smoked paprika;
- 1 tsp chili powder;
- 1 tsp caraway seeds;
- 1 tsp dried parsley.
For the sauce:
- 3/4 cup Asian chili sauce;
- half a glass of honey;
- 1 tbsp. l melted butter;
- 1 tbsp. l soy sauce.
How to cook it?
Put in the bowl all of the above ingredients for the wings and mix to combine them into one mass. Lightly oil the multicooker bowl and place the wings in it. Sprinkle a mixture of spices on top and rub the chicken on your hands.
Next, the wings recipe looks like this. In a separate bowl, add the ingredients for the sauce and beat to make them blend well. Pour the resulting mass onto the wings and gently mix. Close the slow cooker and cook for about 20 minutes.
When this time comes out, you should bake the wings to form a delicious crust. Line the baking sheet with two sheets of foil. Put the oven rack in the middle, warm it to 200 degrees. Spread the wings on a baking sheet in one layer.
Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch and 2 tablespoons of water to a small bowl and beat to combine these ingredients well. Then pour the mass into the sauce in the multicooker bowl and beat with a spatula. Turn on the quench mode for another five minutes. The sauce should thicken to the desired consistency. Then apply it with a thin even layer over the entire surface of the wings, leave for 2-3 minutes. Put in the oven for a few minutes. Glaze from sauce should form on the surface of the wings. Lubricate them again and re-place in the oven for two minutes.
What is good to know?
Frozen wings can also be used for all the above recipes, but the sauce in the multicooker bowl after cooking will be more watery. This is because most frozen foods have icing. In order to avoid excess water and for best results, allow the frozen wings to thaw before cooking.