Spiced Bat Wings Chicken Wings

Unleash your inner Halloween host with these spine-tingling Spiced Bat Wings Chicken Wings! Perfect for spooky gatherings or any night you want a flavor-packed twist on classic chicken wings, this recipe combines tender, oven-baked wings with a bold marinade featuring soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, and a fiery kick of cayenne pepper. The addition of black food coloring transforms these wings into dark, smoky morsels that look as haunting as they taste delicious. A quick bake ensures crispy, caramelized edges, while a finishing touch of green onion and sesame seed garnish adds an elegant contrast to their eerie appearance. Ready in under an hour and bursting with savory spice, these crowd-pleasing wings will take your Halloween-themed menu to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black food coloring gel
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 stalks green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add the black food coloring gel and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 3

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and add them to the bowl. Toss until the wings are thoroughly coated in the marinade.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the wings marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for stronger flavor.

Step 5

Remove the wings from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid, and place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 6

Drizzle the wings lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until the wings are cooked through and slightly charred at the edges.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked wings to a serving platter, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1189.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3177.9

Total Fat 217.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 54.0g
Cholesterol 1016.0mg	0%
Sodium 9605.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 191.5g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 388.4mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 2378.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 13.8%