Maui Style Chicken Wings

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   Prior to cooking wings, pat them dry with paper towels then place them in a plastic bag.

2. 2

   Shake with several tablespoons of baking powder and salt.

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   Bake at 375 degrees F on a rack in the oven with a cookie sheet below to catch drippings for 1520 minutes, then flip wings and cook an additional 1520 minutes until both sides are crispy before tossing with the sauce.

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   For the sauce, in a saucepan (not a frying pan) deep enough so that all sauce ingredients come up about 1/3 up the sides of the pan, add sesame oil and garlic.

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   Heat, then add soy sauce, vinegar, sugars, molasses, and spices.

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   Slowly heat the mixture while stirring and monitoring the temperature.

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   As you approach the caramelizing point, the mixture will begin to bubble and foam.

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   Use caution and avoid letting the mixture boil over.

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   Once caramelized, immediately turn off heat and let cool before coating wings.

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    Sprinkle coated wings with roasted sesame seeds before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.