Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
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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.
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.
Fun party idea
I love honey garlic wings, and since you’re here, I assume that you do, too. But for a party, having a few flavors is fun. Try baking a big batch and them tossing them in different sauces. Here’s a few to try:
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe
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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Make these all the time for my tail gate parties for Notre Dame football games. Absolutely love this recipe!!!
I’m thrilled that you love this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let us know!
Thanks for the inspiration. I did this on the weekend, modified a little for the kamado. Turned out a treat.
This one is on rotation as the kids loved the sweetness from the honey.
I’m so happy the recipe was a hit with the whole family!
Just made these tonight- and I never leave comments on blogs- but I wanted to say thank you! I was worried they would be too crispy, and not enough sweet & sticky. But they came out perfect! The only thing I subbed was 1/4 tsp chili paste for the chili flakes. I’ve been looking for an easy chicken wing recipe to throw together for gatherings, and I do believe I’ve found it!
Thank you so much for coming back to leave a review!!
I’ve tried this the other night and absolutely loved it!! Im just curious how this would turn out if i replaced the chickenwings with chicken breast diced in cubes and cooking the same way?
You could definitely use the sauce but you’d want to reduce the cooking time so the chicken breasts don’t overcook and dry out. 🙂
The absolute BEST honey garlic wings I’ve ever had. We did them on the barbecue instead of the oven and they were crunchy with a sticky coating over the top and perfect!
I’m so happy to hear they were a hit!
Which side should I bake the wings on? skin side down or skin side up? Is flipping the wings not necessary halfway through?
I bake them skin side up and don’t flip them. 🙂
Hi, I am about to make the recipe, but how many chicken wings is 2lbs of them? just trying to work it out as it is a big group of people
Usually around 8-10, depending on the size.:)
I am so excited to try these, especially because they are baked! I don’t have parchment paper so could I use aluminium foil instead?
I would worry they would stick to the aluminum foil. If you don’t have parchment, simply put them directly on the baking sheet. 🙂
Love your site Kristen!
You’ve got some Great Recipes there that look Spectacular! I’m going to Bookmark you so I can visit you again. Your enthusiasm is infections! Keep it up, for I love it!!! I’m going to try your Chicken Wings when I get some from the store! I cant wait!
Awww thank you so much!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. I died and went to wing heaven!! This were INCREDIBLE. Thanks so much!!
You are so welcome!!!
These wings are delicious. Have you ever froze them so that you have some on hand for unexpected company?
I haven’t but I suspect they would work well. If you give it a try can you let me know? I’d love to find out!
I rarely comment on recipes, but I made these last night and they genuinely are as good as I’ve ever made or eaten, as everyone around the table agreed. Baking the wings on parchment paper is the key to this recipe, but the glaze is also perfect … perfectly balanced flavours AND perfectly quick and simple. A keeper for sure!.
I’m so happy you liked the recipe! And thank you so much for taking the time to comment! ❤️
I’m defrosting the wings right now (I think there are 24 in there). Does that make about 2 lbs? I don’t have a scale and do not want to mess up the sauce to wing ratio.
Yep … that sounds about right!
These will be my new go to recipe for wings. So simple and scrumptious. Who needs to pay $10 for 5 wings ever again?
Hahaha right? I totally feel the same!
Loved the flavor! Had trouble getting them crunchy!! They were sitting in the chicken fat, and I had to broil them to get one side crunchy. Will try a different method next time.
I’m sorry they didn’t get crispy for you. I’ve never had that happen before. 🙁
I air fried the wings. Talk about crispy! WE loved these. The glaze is wonderful. The wings stayed crispy and made great leftovers for lunch. Making these again tonight.
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit!
I made these 3 times and never had leftovers ☹?. I may need to make 2 helping just to have leftovers….lol. LOVE this recipe.
That makes me so happy to hear! Hooray!
These are so delicious! My son naturally eats a lot, he’s six. This boy ate 7 of these! I made them exactly as directed, and oh my yum!
I’m so happy to hear these were a hit! Hooray!!