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Bat-Wing Chicken Drumettes

These spooky black-glazed chicken drumettes look like creepy bat wings — perfect for any Halloween party! Deliciously sticky, savory, and fun to serve.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumettes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black food coloring or mix red, blue, and green to create black
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken drumettes dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil.
  4. Add black food coloring until the mixture becomes dark and glossy.
  5. Toss the chicken drumettes in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
  8. Serve warm and garnish with rosemary sprigs or black sesame seeds for a spooky finish

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for the deepest black hue.
  • Pat wings dry before coating for the best glaze.
  • Try air-frying at 375°F (190°C) for 20–22 minutes for a crispier result.
  • Serve with sriracha mayo or black garlic aioli for an eerie dipping sauce