Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

These sweet and sticky honey garlic chicken wings are happiness in every bite. Even though they’re baked, not fried, they’re super crispy. They make the perfect party appetizer or even an easy dinner recipe.

Chicken wings are one of those foods that instantly signal a good time, and these honey garlic chicken wings are no exception. They’re sticky, glossy, and packed with that irresistible sweet-savory flavor you usually expect from a restaurant—but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.

I keep the wings themselves simple so the glaze can really shine. A quick seasoning and roast give you juicy wings with crisp edges, which are then coated in a honey-garlic glaze made with soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and lots of garlic. The honey turns everything beautifully sticky, and I almost always add a pinch of chili flakes for just a little heat.

Once they’re finished with a sprinkle of cilantro and sesame seeds, they feel a little fancy without any extra effort. These are the wings I make when friends are coming over, or when I just want something fun and comforting—fair warning, they disappear fast.

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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 40 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

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These sweet and sticky honey garlic chicken wings are happiness in every bite. Even though they're baked, not fried, they're super crispy. They make the perfect party appetizer or even an easy dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• ▢ 2 lb chicken wings
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ Cilantro and sesame seeds (to serve)

The Glaze

• ▢ ⅓ cup honey
• ▢ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ▢ 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• ▢ 2 large garlic cloves (very finely minced)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon chili flakes

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and toss them with sesame oil, sea salt, and pepper.
  2 lb chicken wings, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
• Transfer the chicken wings to the prepared baking sheet, making sure there is space between them. Bake them for 35-40 minutes, or until they are crispy.
  
• While the chicken wings are baking, make the glaze. Add all the glaze ingredients to a small pot over medium-high heat. Boil rapidly for 3-4 minutes, or until the glaze has reduced to ⅓ cup. Remove the pot from the heat.
  ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger, 2 large garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  
• Once the chicken wings are crispy remove them from the oven and toss them with the glaze. Sprinkle some cilantro and toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately.
  Cilantro and sesame seeds
  

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe, Calories: 253kcal (13%), Carbohydrates: 16g (5%), Protein: 16g (32%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 63mg (21%), Sodium: 785mg (34%), Potassium: 158mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 16g (18%), Vitamin A: 146IU (3%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 15mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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