Description
These Halloween “Bat” Chicken Wings are the ultimate creepy party snack. Coated in a dark, smoky glaze, the wings turn a spooky black-brown color that makes them look like little bat wings—perfect for your Halloween spread. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and hauntingly delicious.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For “Bat Wing” Glaze:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp black food coloring (gel or powder) for spooky dark effect
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
Pat chicken wings dry. Toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Arrange wings on the rack and bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
While wings bake, make glaze: simmer soy sauce, balsamic, honey, and hoisin until slightly thickened. Stir in black food coloring until you get a dark, “batty” color.
Toss hot wings in the glaze until coated.
Serve on a platter with spooky Halloween garnishes (like dry ice smoke or parsley “creepy grass”).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 / Serving
- Fat: 20g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 8g / Serving
- Protein: 21g / Serving