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Halloween Bat Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are coated in a savory soy glaze and baked until crispy. They are shaped into small bat-like figures for a festive Halloween presentation, with a glossy, dark exterior and tender, flavorful meat inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings drumettes and flats
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional for extra flavor
  • black edible marker food-safe black marker for decorating bat wings

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil until well coated. Let them marinate briefly while preparing the baking sheet.
  3. Arrange the coated wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spacing them apart.
  4. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until they are crispy and caramelized.
  5. Remove the wings from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are easy to handle.
  6. Using the food-safe black marker, carefully draw small eyes and a mouth on each wing to resemble tiny bats, focusing on placement to enhance their spooky shape.
  7. Arrange the decorated wings on a serving platter, creating a spooky Halloween display.

Notes

For best visual effect, draw the bat faces just before serving to keep the marker markings fresh and vivid.