These Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are sweet, sticky, and everything you want in a wet chicken wing! The recipe is extremely easy. I opted to bake them instead of frying them to make it easier and healthier. They come out super crispy and delicious. Ready in just under one hour!
Looking for more easy chicken wing recipes? Try my baked buffalo wings or dry rub wings next!
About This Recipe
These honey garlic wings are one of the easiest, most addictive appetizers you can make. The sauce is made with only 5 ingredients, but it comes out so sweet, sticky, savory, and irresistible! Every time I make this, my wife always says she's just going to have a few pieces, but before she even realizes it, half the pan is gone, and I haven't even started eating yet!
If you're not familiar, honey garlic is actually a Canadian invention. The sweet and savory combo is one of my favorites. The sauce is glossy, sticky, and loaded with garlicky goodness. Most of the time, it's more sweet than spicy, but every now and then, you'll get a piece with some extra garlic and get a small kick of heat!
I've been perfecting my honey garlic sauce since I was a kid. And this combination of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and just a splash of rice vinegar is my go-to.
Key Ingredients
Chicken Wings: I recommend 1 pound of chicken wings per person. For my wife and me, 2 pounds is perfect. I like to buy wings that are already split into the drums and flats. If you can only find whole wings, make sure to cut them up first. I don't like cooking wings whole because they cook unevenly since they do not lie flat on the baking rack.
Oil: Helps prevent the chicken wings from sticking to the baking rack.
Baking powder: Helps crisp up the skin!
Salt & garlic powder: For flavor.
For the honey garlic sauce: You'll need honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, oil, and rice vinegar.
Instructions
STEP 1: Dry the wings thoroughly with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the oil, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, and mix until evenly coated.
STEP 2: Spread the wings out on the wire rack, leaving a little space between each wing.
STEP 3: Bake for 45-50 minutes, turning them over once halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
STEP 4: To make the sauce, add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and starts foaming.
STEP 5: Combine the wings and sauce in a large bowl, then toss to coat. Optionally garnish with some sesame seeds and parsley. Enjoy!
๐ Recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (split into drums and flats)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the honey garlic sauce
- โ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450ยฐF. Line a baking sheet with foil, then place a wire rack on top.
- Dry the wings thoroughly with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the oil, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper, and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread the wings out on the wire rack, leaving a little space between each wing. Bake for 45-50 minutes, turning them over once halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- In the meantime, make the sauce. Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and starts foaming.
- Combine the wings and sauce in a large bowl, then toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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