Craig's Mystic Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well blended.
2. Add the chicken wings to the marinade, and coat them thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet, and bake them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey and the remaining marinade. Cook and stir until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
6. Remove the chicken wings from the oven, and brush them with the honey-marinade mixture. Return the wings to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Remove the wings from the oven, and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• These Mystic Wings are great for a party appetizer or snack.
• You can adjust the heat level to suit your tastes by adding more or less of the red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
• Feel free to experiment with different types of marinades or sauces to create your own unique flavor profile.