Black Bean Chicken Wings
Crispy oven baked wings glazed in sticky black bean sauce, with spring onions and sesame to finish.
Made with Black bean sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.70 a head
- Oven210°C (190°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 210°C (190°C fan). Line a large baking tray with foil and set a rack on top if you have one.
- 2
Pat the wings very dry. Toss them with the baking powder, salt and oil until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the wings in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, turn them over, then bake for 15 minutes more until crisp and golden.
45 min - 4
Warm your ready made black bean sauce (see the base recipe) in a large pan until bubbling and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Toss the hot wings in the sauce until glossy. Check that the thickest wing is cooked through with no pink and the juices run clear.
- 6
Scatter with the spring onions, sesame seeds and chilli and serve warm.
Tips
- Dry wings crisp best. Leave them uncovered in the fridge for an hour after patting dry if you have time.
- Use gluten free baking powder if you are coeliac, as some brands contain wheat starch.
- Keep sauce aside for dipping. Never reuse sauce that touched raw chicken unless it has boiled hard.
Storing and freezing
Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge once cooled within 2 hours. Reheat in a hot oven until steaming hot all the way through. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Questions
Why add baking powder?
It raises the pH of the skin so it browns and crisps in the oven without deep frying. Use aluminium free baking powder if you can find it, and not baking soda.
Can I cook them in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook at 190C for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway, then toss in the sauce.
Can I use drumsticks instead?
Yes. Allow 45 to 55 minutes in the oven and check that they are cooked through at the thickest part.
More made with black bean sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.