This is the Angel Yeast Honey Fried Marinade, a powdered seasoning blend for baked chicken wings.
The marinade consisted of vibrant orange granules with a sweet, garlicky aroma. Preparation followed a ratio of 70 g marinade to 1 kg of meat. The chicken was first brined for 10 minutes before draining, then massaged with the marinade for even coating. The wings were left to rest in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours, before baking in a preheated 230ºC oven: 5 minutes initially, followed by 10 minutes, brushed with honey, turned, and baked for a further 10 minutes.
Served hot, the wings emerged with a slightly charred orange hue and a sweet–savory aroma. On tasting, the rendered fat produced juicy, tender meat, while the marinade delivered savoury garlicky undertones balanced by a caramelised honey sweetness. Compared to the New Orleans Marinade, this version preserved the same flavour foundation but heightened the sweetness and omitted the smoky, spicy elements, resulting in a more accessible but ultimately less distinctive profile.
Overall, a convenient option, though not one we would choose over the more complex New Orleans flavour.
This Angel Yeast Honey Fried Marinade contained 140 g. It was produced in China and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.