Clicky

Amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

4.94 from 114 votes
Jump to RecipePinSave to Favorites

Site Index Appetizer Chicken wings Christmas appetizer Party food Salt and pepper Thanksgiving appetizer

This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details.

Table of Contents
  1. How to Make Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
  2. Pin this recipe to your Game Day or Snack Boards and remember to FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST!
  3. Amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Garlic Oil Over the Top

STOP. DROP. AND COOK these Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings.

I mean it. Make these absolutely RIGHT NOW. This is me bossing you around. Go to the store, get thee some chicken wings, and make these this weekend. I am so excited to share this recipe with you guys that I am typing this up as fast as my wee fingers can. I have a pile of kids Cub camping gear to pack, my own things to pack for this weekend and a dirty kitchen (well, that’s nothing new) and I am seriously ignoring my mile-long To-Do list in order to get this recipe to you STAT.

Do any of you like the salt and pepper squid from most Chinese restaurants? It is the one thing that my sister and I agree on when it comes to food. She hates anything spicy but will eat that squid.

These wings mimic that squid – minus the breading!

I have been looking for a mind-blowing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wing recipe for as long as I can remember.

Dudes.

This is it.

Just look. And drool.

Top down shot of Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Garlic Oil Over the Top

How to Make Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine salt and pepper together in a bowl. Place chicken wings on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper, then shake on the baking tray to cover completely.
  • Bake for 15 minutes then turn and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy and cooked through. We like our wings very crispy.
  • As soon as the wings are close to being done, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the garlic and onions. (jalapeno as well if you are adding it in.)
  • Cook until the garlic has browned slightly.
    Remove chicken wings from oven and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss the chicken wings with the garlic oil until completely coated.
  • Place on a serving platter, spooning any leftover garlic oil over the top.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Close up of Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Garlic Oil Over the Top

These wings are so simple that I literally had all the ingredients in the fridge. The addition of sesame oil, green onions and garlic is brilliant. Sure, maybe some of you knew this already. I didn’t. This is a slightly Asian inspired take on Salt and Pepper Chicken Wing and it makes all the difference.   

Now you. Reader you. Go and get the ingredients for these and make them this weekend. This is a large recipe that makes approximately 36 wings, so enough for 6 people to have as a snack.

I also have a high salt ratio, as I like salty, salty wings. If you want less salt, leave out one teaspoon. Mike and I had these for dinner and then ate them the next day as well.Do you even want to know how they tasted cold?

Better than hot. Oh em gee you guys, the best cold chicken I have ever eaten! The flavors just soaked in overnight and well.. it took all my willpower to leave some for Mike for his lunch. Don’t be scared of red pepper flakes, that is a classic combination – sesame oil and red pepper flakes, just like my favourite Chinese dishes!

Happy cooking!

Love you more than chocolate,

Karlynn

Pin this recipe to your Game Day or Snack Boards and remember to FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST!

The most amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings I have ever made. The ingredients are simple, delicious & in your fridge! Check out my photos & instructions! recipe from @kitchenmagpie
EMAIL YOURSELF THIS RECIPE!
Enter your email to get this recipe emailed to you, so you don’t lose it and get new recipes daily!

Amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Amazing, mind-blowing salt and pepper chicken wings. Green onion, garlic and sesame oil make these the most amazing wings you will ever eat.
4.94 from 114 votes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Calories
305
Author
Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds party wings approx. 36 wings
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons crushed black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 green onions diced
  •  chili pepper flakes optional but the heat is nice!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine salt and pepper together in a bowl. Place chicken wings on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper, then shake on the baking tray to cover completely.
  • Bake for 15 minutes then turn and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy and cooked through. We like our wings very crispy.
  • As soon as the wings are close to being done, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the garlic and onions. (jalapeno as well if you are adding it in.)
  • Cook until the garlic has browned slightly.
  • Remove chicken wings from oven and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss the chicken wings with the garlic oil until completely coated.
  • Place on a serving platter, spooning any leftover garlic oil over the top.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Information

Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 1254mg, Potassium: 240mg, Vitamin A: 260IU, Vitamin C: 3.1mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 1.5mg

All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Made this recipe?

Share a photo of what you made on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @thekitchenmagpie or hashtag it #thekitchenmagpie.

Please rate this recipe in the comments below to help out your fellow cooks!

Learn to cook like the Kitchen Magpie

A Very Prairie Christmas Bakebook

Cookies, Candies, Cakes & More: Vintage Baking to Celebrate the Festive Season!

Learn More

a copy of Flapper Pie cook book

Flapper Pie and a Blue Prairie Sky

A Modern Baker’s Guide to Old-Fashioned Desserts

Learn More

The Prairie Table

Suppers, Potlucks & Socials: Crowd-Pleasing Recipes to Bring People Together

Learn More

Karlynn Johnston

I’m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a cocktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!

Learn more about me

Site Index Appetizer Chicken wings Christmas appetizer Party food Salt and pepper Thanksgiving appetizer

Reader Interactions

Comments & Recipe Tips Share a tip or comment!

  1. Vivian Morris says

    This is seriously one of the best meat dish I have made. We had friends over and we just drooled and ate. They are phenomenal. I am a renowned cook and this will become one of my standards.
    I think the garlic topping is a nice addition but not necessary.5 stars

  2. Carolyn says

    Can you freeze these. and heat to serve later. if you could would to lessen cooking time by 10 to allow you to heat and serve and not dry out.

  3. Betty says

    I love salt and pepper calamari. I can’t wait to try these wings this weekend. Salivating just thinking about them.

  4. Sue S says

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. These are incredible…. sooooooooo good! I have made them a few times, and we all love them. I have also used the same recipe with thighs and drumsticks Yuuuum!5 stars

  5. Ananda Mercer says

    These were so good!!! I might add a bit less pepper next time but they were still amazing following the recipe. Everyone loved them!

  6. Bridget Kelly says

    made these for SuperbBowl Sunday a resounding hit! They are the best😅😉😍

  7. DEBORAH TYMURA says

    The most awesomest recipe I have found yet!5 stars

  8. Andrea C says

    Would definitely cut the pepper down if making again. 4 teaspoons seemed a little excessive but I added it anyway and was way too much……wings were black with pepper and way too hot! Not very crispy weigh but maybe next time I would put under broiler for a short time.3 stars

  9. Crystal Edwards says

    This is our family favorite. I make it exactly as the recipes states without any of the optional ingredients (jalapeños, chilis).
    I’ve even brought it to our family bbq “wing off” and won!5 stars

  10. Callie says

    These are amazing!!! I’ve made them over and over, they’re a go-to for sure. They taste exactly like the salt and pepper squid or wings you get in Asian restaurants.5 stars

  11. SherA says

    I made these tonight, but cut way back on the salt. Otherwise, I made them to the recipe, and they were delicious. Will make them again, for sure.4 stars

  12. Nathan says

    2 stars for wasting my time on numeroues devices trying to find the ingredients list(where the hell is it?!)

  13. nathan says

    cant see the ingredients, forgotton to add them or is it one of the frankly far too many adds getting in the way?!

    • Mala says

      It’s the ads but here is the recipe:
      3 pounds party wings approx. 36 wings
      3 teaspoons salt
      4 teaspoons crushed black pepper
      4 teaspoons sesame oil
      5 cloves garlic chopped
      4 green onions diced
      chili pepper flakes optional but the heat is nice!
      Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
      Combine salt and pepper together in a bowl. Place chicken wings on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper, then shake on the baking tray to cover completely.
      Bake for 15 minutes then turn and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy and cooked through. We like our wings very crispy.
      As soon as the wings are close to being done, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the garlic and onions. (jalapeno as well if you are adding it in.)
      Cook until the garlic has browned slightly.
      Remove chicken wings from oven and place in a large bowl.
      Toss the chicken wings with the garlic oil until completely coated.
      Place on a serving platter, spooning any leftover garlic oil over the top.
      Serve and enjoy!5 stars

  14. Herman says

    Tried these when my granddaughters were here. They loved them(5 and 8yrs old). The 5 yr old requested them for her birthday party next weekend.5 stars

  15. Lucy says

    I don’t usually comment, but i just had to for these as they were AMAZING! so yummy! I will definitely be making them again.5 stars

  16. Em kat says

    Great recipe. Made this twice. Small tweak, cook garlic in high heat friendly oil (canola, corn,peanut) a teaspoon or so. Add the remaining 3 tsp sesame,off heat, to garlic. Doing this will maintain the delicate sesame flavor.4 stars

  17. Diana Ambrose says

    Truly ‘Amazing’ wings!!! Made them today, absolutely loved it.

  18. Samantha says

    Made these a few times. These are my kids’ favourite. I toss them in olive oil after I salt and pepper them. The high heat and olive oil make the outside crispy and the inside juicy. The sesame oil sauce is next level…especially with red pepper flakes and chopped jalapeños. I questioned whether the sauce would compliment it at first but it really kicks this up a few notches.5 stars

    • Gin says

      I have yet to try these but saved the recipe and forgot about it. I was going to say add red pepper flakes because the Chinese place we used to get them from (we moved away) had red pepper flakes and they are the best thing ever! Now I gotta make these.

  19. Sophie says

    Making them tonight for the first time and I don’t think they will be crispy. So sad.

    • Shanda says

      I am not a huge fan of wings but decided to make these for Superbowl. We will be making these again. Thanks. They were great!5 stars

  20. Susan Lilly says

    These are my favorite wings I’ve ever had, and believe me I’ve had them everywhere! However I did use less salt and I always use 1 tsp baking powder to mixture. Mixed the wings in a bowl and heavily sprayed the foil on pan with Pam let wing set uncovered in fridge all day then cooked them a little longer then said . To die for!! I made a dipping sauce of sweet chili sauce and Sambal mixed ?I will be forever grateful

  21. Heather says

    Really tasty. They were very sticky for some reason, not too crispy as I was anticipating.4 stars

  22. Stewart says

    Far. Too. Salty.
    Great flavours otherwise. If I make it again, I’ll use less salt.4 stars

Leave a Comment or Recipe Tip

Recipe Rating