Wild Thyme – The Perfect Party Wings

The easiest wings you will ever make. Just throw everything into the crockpot and you’re set! Easy peasy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or Tamari which is gluten free
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, garlic, Sriracha, ginger powder, pepper and onion powder.
2. Place wings into a slow cooker. Stir in soy sauce mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 1-2 hours.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir in mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil.
5. Place wings onto the prepared baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
6. Serve immediately with remaining sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired.

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Wild Thyme is located at 1060 Chinoe Rd, Suite 108 in Lexington.