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Halloween Bat Wings

This dish features crispy chicken wings coated in a savory soy sauce glaze, shaped and finished to resemble tiny bats with glossy, dark skins. The wings are pan-fried or oven-roasted until crispy and then glazed, resulting in a flavorful, visually playful appetizer perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 pieces chicken wings tips removed, drumettes and flats separated
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for gloss and slight sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying or brushing
  • Black sesame seeds or black sesame paste for eyes and beak optional, for decorating

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or frying pan
  • Cooking thermometer (optional)
  • Brush for glazing

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or prepare your frying setup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Arrange the marinated wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or prepare a frying pan with enough oil for shallow frying.
  4. Cook the wings until golden and crispy—about 20 to 25 minutes in the oven, turning halfway, or until crisp in the hot oil. If baking, the skin should be well browned and crispy.
  5. While the wings cook, prepare the glaze by mixing honey or maple syrup with a little soy sauce for added gloss and flavor.
  6. Once the wings are crispy and cooked through, brush or toss them in the prepared glaze to coat thoroughly, giving a shiny dark appearance that resembles bat wings in flight.
  7. Place the glazed wings back on the baking sheet or a serving plate. Use black sesame seeds or small dollops of black sesame paste to add eyes and tiny beaks to each wing, creating a spooky bat shape with edible decorations.
  8. Finish by giving the wings a final quick broil or high heat blast if you want the glaze to set with a slight caramelized crust—just a minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  9. Serve the Halloween Bat Wings hot and crispy on a platter, perfect for a spooky celebration or as a fun party appetizer.

Notes

For extra spooky effect, add small paper wings or edible glitter. Adjust cooking times for crispness. Use black sesame seeds for authentic bat appearance.