Description
These Crispy Sweet Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and a little bit of spice. The sticky honey glaze, combined with soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of vinegar, creates a flavor explosion that pairs perfectly with the crispy wings. These wings are great for game day, parties, or just a tasty dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: Fresh or thawed frozen wings
- Honey: 1/4 cup (or more for extra sweetness)
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons (preferably low-sodium)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, freshly minced
- Rice Vinegar (or Apple Cider Vinegar): 1 tablespoon
- Ginger (optional): 1 teaspoon freshly minced
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sesame Oil (optional): 1 teaspoon
- Sesame Seeds (optional): For garnish
- Green Onions (optional): Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, ensuring they get crispy when baked.
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Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger (if using), and black pepper.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken (about 5-7 minutes).
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Bake the Wings:
- Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden and crispy.
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Glaze the Wings:
- While the wings bake, heat sesame oil in a small pan over low heat. Once the wings are done, toss them in the prepared honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
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Serve:
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added crunch and color. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar works just as well, but rice vinegar is milder.
- To make the wings extra crispy, you can toss them in a little bit of cornstarch before baking.
- If you like more heat, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Keywords: Crispy Wings, Honey Garlic, Sweet Wings, Game Day, Party Wings, Chicken Wings, Sticky Wings, Easy Wings, Asian-Inspired Wings