Howdy! It’s just me, interrupting your day to share a yummy appetizer recipe for garlicky maple ginger chicken wings.
Remember when there was a shortage of chicken wings a while back? And, of course, all I could think about at the time was: CHICKEN WINGS! CHICKEN WINGS! CHICKEN WINGS! I WANT CHICKEN WINGS!
And now it’s opposite day! It’s hard to find chicken breasts because all you can find are CHICKEN WINGS! CHICKEN WINGS! CHICKEN WINGS!
And yes, I (still) WANT CHICKEN WINGS!
This post is happily sponsored by Paradise Fruit Co.
Let’s bake some chicken wings!
When life offers an abundance of something, I stay jump on that overstocked train! If your freezer and fridge are stocked full of chicken wings, here’s a super delicious appetizer idea.
These are quick and easy to prepare and * surprise * they have a twist!
Of course they have a twist! That’s called making our food fun!
The secret ingredient is crystallized ginger.
During the fall and winter holiday season, you may have noticed a plethora of candied fruit on promotion and stocked to the hilt in grocery stores. More specifically, I’m talking about the candied fruit that people buy when they make fruitcake, Stollen, Hutzelbrot, and Panettone to name a few.
Luckily, we can put those candied fruits to good use in savory dishes!
I have a container of crystallized ginger from Paradise Fruit Co. You may have seen this brand before – or have it stocked in your pantry. Labeled under their “Holiday Fruit” brand, I like to keep the crystallized ginger on hand because the ingredient list is simple: ginger, sugar, and a preservative to keep it from spoiling.
This marinade is magical.
For this recipe, I simply chopped up a piece of Paradise crystallized ginger and added it to my marinade. The ginger flavor adds a nice touch of sweetness and POW! Most Walmart stores carry Paradise Crystallized Ginger and their other sweetened fruit like crystallized orange and crystallized lemon. Check out this store locator to find where to purchase.
Close your eyes and imagine the sweet and sticky yumminess of chicken wings baked with maple syrup, scallions, garlic, lime juice, chili flakes, black pepper, soy sauce, and yes… crystallized ginger.
Okay, now… open your eyes…
Looks incredible, right?
Oh, it is! It tastes incredible, too!
All you have to do is open up that freezer, thaw out some wings, and consider your dinner plans baked!
Now, it’s your turn.
Are you a fan of chicken wings? Do you prefer them baked or grilled? Either way, this recipe works for both! What is your favorite side dish with chicken wings? Or, do you prefer them only as appetizers? Would you mind sharing your thoughts in the comments?
Life is short.
Let’s make the most of it, friends!
Eat happily and live joyfully,
Lyndi
Garlicky Maple Ginger Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 8 chicken wings
- 3 scallions, white and green parts chopped
- 2 tbsp Paradise Crystalized Ginger, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken wings and let sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes.
- White chicken is waiting; mix remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Add chicken to bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add parchment paper to a baking sheet and add chicken wings.
- Bake for 30 minutes and flip. Cook for 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
