Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chicken wings
• 3 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
• 4 tablespoons liquid  honey
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Siracha chili sauce
• 2 tsps sesame oil

Directions for the Sauce

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a slow boil over medium high heat stirring constantly. Let boil 2 minutes, remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve. Recipe can be done ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Directions for Grilling or Baking the Wings

1. Mix the salt, baking powder, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl
2. Place the chicken wings into a large, deep mixing bowl and sprinkle with the baking powder mixture. Toss well until all the chicken pieces are well covered. 
3. Place on a rack on a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered 8 hours or overnight.
4. Grill at 350 for app. 25-30 minutes, turning constantly and moving the wings around (as per the video) or bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven on cookie sheets for 40 minutes, turning once or twice during the cooking process. 
5. Serve on their own with your favourite dipping sauce on the side or toss them in  sauce right before serving.