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    Home » Recipes » Poultry

    Chicken Wing Marinade

    Published: Jul 13, 2022 · Modified: Sep 1, 2023 by Mollie · 2 Comments

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    This chicken wing marinade is so easy and delicious. The marinade itself is only 4 ingredients, and the flavor soaks into the chicken fast. It has teriyaki vibes, but it's neutral enough to coat in any sauce you want after the chicken is cooked. It's fast, easy, healthy, and will make your wings taste way better than take-out.

    Chicken wings on a plate. They're covered in an orange hot sauce and topped with green garnish.
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    • Why We Love this Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
    • Kitchen tools
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Suggested Cooking Methods
    • Dip suggestions
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why We Love this Recipe

    This chicken wing marinade is perfect for serving a crowd because you can make it ahead of time and let your chicken soak until you need it. It's great for Super Bowl parties, summer BBQs, and other celebrations.

    These marinated chicken wings can be cooked in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill. All three methods are super easy and fool-proof!

    If you're looking for other wing recipes, try our air fryer buffalo chicken wings.

    Several chicken wings on a plate. They're coated in hot sauce. One wing on the edge of the plate is dipped in ranch dressing.

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    Ingredients for marinated chicken wings on a countertop.

    Chicken wings- I don't like breaking down chicken wings, so I like to buy them already separated. The Kirkland Signature Chicken Party Wings at Costco are a great price and are already separated for you. They're also divided into three different bags, so you can make small quantities at a time and freeze the rest if you want to. We also love the frozen chicken wings from Trader Joe's if you don't want to buy in bulk.

    Frank's Original RedHot Sauce- this is pretty much my favorite condiment on the face of the Earth, but if you have a different cayenne pepper sauce you'd rather substitute, feel free.

    Maple syrup- Don't substitute pancake syrup. It's highly processed and just doesn't taste the same as the real stuff.

    Soy sauce or coconut aminos- if you're gluten free, use coconut aminos.

    Fresh garlic- Fresh garlic is a lot more flavorful than the pre-minced stuff.

    Kitchen tools

    Gallon baggies (or reusable bags)- these reusable baggies are perfect for marinades.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Add the wings, Frank's sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and garlic to a gallon baggie and shake to combine everything. Then let the wings marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for up to 24 hours.

    Chicken wings in a gallon baggie of marinade.

    Step 2: Cook the wings using your desired method. See some suggestions under "Suggested cooking methods" below.

    Step 3: If desired, top with your favorite sauce. This marinade is super flexible and not overpowering, so you can coat the cooked wings in whatever sauce you want. They're great coated in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or whatever else you can dream up.

    Suggested Cooking Methods

    Air fryer- Once the wings are done marinating, add them to the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. It's ok if they touch a little (mine usually do), but it's best to give them a little space—they'll get crispier that way. Cook them at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway (I usually flip mine around the 8 minute mark), until they reach your desired crispiness and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

    Raw chicken wings in an air fryer basket.
    Cooked chicken wings in an air fryer being grabbed by tongs.

    Grill- Cook directly on an oiled grill rack at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Flip the wings occasionally to prevent one side from charring more than another.

    Chicken wings grilling on grill grates.

    Bake- Place the wings in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Flip the wings at the halfway point to ensure even cooking.

    Dip suggestions

    • Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Sweet and Spicy Apple Cider BBQ Sauce
    An orange-colored chicken wing being dipped into a bowl of ranch dressing.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I marinate frozen chicken wings?

    You can, but fresh or defrosted wings are best for this recipe. If your wings are frozen when you marinate them, they won't soak up the flavors in the right way. I'd recommend using fresh wings or making sure that your frozen wings are fully defrosted before you marinate and cook them.

    Can I coat the finished wings in sauce?

    You can! This marinade is super flexible and not overpowering, so you can coat the cooked wings in whatever sauce you want. They're great coated in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or whatever else you can dream up.

    My wings weren't broken down when I purchased them. How do I separate them?

    That's the worst, isn't it? Here's an easy-to-follow tutorial on how to break down chicken wings.

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    Chicken wings on a plate. They're orange in color and topped with green garnish.

    Chicken Wing Marinade


    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Mollie
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    This chicken wing marinade is easy and delicious. The marinade itself is only 4 ingredients, and the flavor soaks into the chicken fast. It has teriyaki vibes, but it's neutral enough to coat in any sauce you want after the chicken is cooked. It's fast, easy, healthy, and will make your wings taste way better thank take-out. 


    Ingredients

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    2 pounds chicken wings

    ½ cup Frank's Original RedHot Sauce

    ½ cup maple syrup

    1 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)

    4 cloves garlic, minced


    Instructions

    1. Add the wings, Frank's sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and garlic to a gallon baggie and shake to combine everything. Then let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
    2. Cook using your desired cooking method until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (see cooking method suggestions above).
    3.  If desired, top with your favorite sauce. They're great coated in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or whatever else you can dream up. 

    Notes

    Nutritional information is only an estimate. 

    To make this marinade gluten-free, use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: Half Pound of Wings
    • Calories: 191
    • Sugar: 28.7 g
    • Sodium: 2525.9 mg
    • Fat: 0.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 39 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Cholesterol: 4.8 mg

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    Comments

    1. Michael says

      June 29, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      I really love this marinade! I love how I can just throw together a few ingredients to create such a WOW factor in taste!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Michael says

      September 01, 2023 at 2:41 pm

      Love this marinade recipe! I like that I can put the Marinade together in the morning before work and its ready by dinner time!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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