Name: Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds (1 kilogram) chicken wings; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Honey Garlic Sauce or Pineapple Chipotle Sauce, recipes follow, optional; 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) honey; 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, optional; 1 green onion, thinly sliced, optional; 3/4 cup (185 milliliters) fresh pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chipotle in adobo; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons; 60 grams) unsalted butter; Kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a sheet pan with a wire rack.
Using a few pieces of paper towel, dry the chicken wings very well. Add them to a large bowl and toss with the oil.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Scatter over the wings and toss well to coat.
Roast the wings for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and continue to roast until cooked through, golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve the wings plain or toss with your favorite sauce.

Honey Garlic Sauce:

Yield: about 1 cup

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 1 minute, then whisk in the honey.
In a small measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch, then add to the pot, whisking well. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
Season with pepper, then stir in the sesame seeds if using and pour over the crispy cooked chicken wings. Toss well to combine and serve scattered with green onion, if using.

Pineapple Chipotle Sauce:

Yield: about 1 cup

Add the pineapple and chipotle in adobo to a small food processor or smoothie blender and blitz until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan, then whisk in the honey and lime juice, then add the butter.
Place over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Cook to melt the butter and bring all the flavors together, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and toss with the wings.