Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
These Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and full of flavor! Baked or air-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, they’re an irresistible appetizer or game-day favorite.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: 14
Equipment
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- saucepan
- Tongs
- mixing bowl
- oven
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While wings bake, make the sauce. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce. Cook until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- Toss baked wings in the warm sauce until coated evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, pat the wings dry before baking. You can also make them in an air fryer at 400°F for 18–20 minutes. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste by adding more honey or chili flakes. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.