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Halloween Bat Wing Chicken Wings

These baked chicken wings are coated in a savory soy sauce glaze and shaped to resemble tiny black bats, creating a playful and spooky appetizer for Halloween. The crispy skin and flavorful marinade give the wings a satisfying texture with a rich umami taste, making them both fun and delicious to serve.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons honey adds slight sweetness to balance the soy
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional black food coloring or black tape for shaping wings into bats

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Add the chicken wings to the marinade, tossing to coat each piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to infuse flavor.
  4. Arrange the marinated wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, skin side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden.
  5. Once cooked, remove the wings from the oven and let them cool slightly. Use kitchen scissors or a small knife to cut each wing into two or three sections to resemble bats with outstretched wings.
  6. If you want to enhance the bat shape, use black food coloring or black tape to create wing outlines. Carefully attach or draw wings onto the wing sections to mimic tiny bats.
  7. Arrange the shaped wings on a serving platter, with some positioned to look like bats flying or hanging upside down for a spooky effect.
  8. Serve immediately for crispy, flavorful Halloween bat wings that are sure to impress your guests!

Notes

Using black food coloring or tape helps create the bat wing silhouette; however, the wings are tasty even without decoration.