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Honey Ginger Salsa Wings

A ceramic platter piled high with sticky, glazed chicken wings garnished with cilantro, sitting on a rustic wooden table next to a jar of salsa, a jar of honey, and a small bowl of ground ginger.

A Sticky, Sweet, and Savory Bite

Chicken wings are often associated with deep fryers and complicated sauces, but this recipe proves that the oven can produce results that are just as satisfying with far less mess. By combining the natural heat of garden salsa with the floral sweetness of honey and a warming kick of ground ginger, you create a glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. The result is a sticky, finger-licking coating that perfectly balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes.

These wings are an excellent choice for a casual evening gathering or a hearty appetizer before a main meal. Because they bake on a foil-lined pan, cleanup is incredibly simple, leaving you more time to enjoy the company of your guests. The sauce thickens and intensifies in the oven, wrapping every piece of chicken in a rich, flavorful layer that requires nothing more than a few napkins to enjoy.

Yield: 4 appetizer servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Temperature: 400°F

  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wing pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salsa, honey, and ground ginger. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved into the salsa.
  4. Add the chicken wing pieces to the bowl.
  5. Toss the wings in the sauce until every piece is thoroughly coated.
  6. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and browned. Turn the wings once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 4
Dietary: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Description

Sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy baked chicken wings tossed in a simple 3-ingredient glaze of salsa, honey, and ground ginger. These oven-baked wings are easy to clean up and perfect for game days, parties, or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wing pieces
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. 2
    Line a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the salsa, honey, and ground ginger. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved into the salsa.
  4. 4
    Add the chicken wing pieces to the bowl.
  5. 5
    Toss the wings in the sauce until every piece is thoroughly coated.
  6. 6
    Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
  7. 7
    Bake for 55 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and browned. Turn the wings once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Keywords: honey ginger wings, salsa chicken wings, baked chicken wings, sticky wing sauce, 3 ingredient appetizer, dairy free appetizers, oven baked wings, sweet and spicy chicken, easy party food, game day recipes
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