Every October, I get obsessed with transforming the ordinary into something eerily festive. This year, I stumbled upon an idea that’s both quirky and delicious: bat-shaped chicken wings glazed in a rich soy sauce marinade. The aroma alone — a pungent blend of caramelized soy, garlic, and a hint of ginger — makes my kitchen smell like a spooky shrine dedicated to Halloween magic.
Crafting these wings feels like a miniature Halloween ritual. Carefully shaping the wings into tiny bats adds a playful touch, but the real fun is in getting that sticky, savory glaze just right. It’s a dish that mingles childhood nostalgia with the chaotic joy of carving pumpkins and handing out candies.
Bat-Shaped Chicken Wings with Soy Glaze
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and vegetable oil to create the marinade and glaze mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the marinade. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes for flavor absorption.
- Remove the wings from the marinade and briefly shake off excess liquid. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- While the wings bake, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens into a shiny glaze, stirring occasionally.
- Once the wings are cooked and crispy, remove them from the oven. Brush or spoon the thickened soy glaze over each wing generously, ensuring a sticky, glossy coating.
- Shape the wings into tiny bats by carefully pinching and folding the tips or creating small wings out of the skin if desired. Let the glazed wings cool slightly to set the glaze and help hold their shape.
- Arrange the bat-shaped wings on a serving platter. For a spooky touch, you can add small decorative features like tiny edible eyes or wings made from additional chicken parts.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy, sticky, bat-shaped chicken wings with a fun Halloween theme.
Notes
Hi, I’m Lily Hayes, the cook, writer, and heart behind Loving This Process. This blog is built on a simple idea that food is not just about the final dish, but about everything that happens while you’re making it. The thinking, the tasting, the adjusting, the learning, and the quiet moments in between. Food has been a constant presence in my life, not as something flashy or perfect, but as something deeply grounding. Cooking has always felt like a process worth savoring, even when it’s messy, slow, or imperfect.
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