Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Juicy, crispy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s perfectly sweet, savory, and garlicky. A delicious party appetizer or game-day favorite that’s easy to make and always a hit.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- tongs
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- While wings bake, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and vinegar. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and cook until slightly thickened.
- Toss baked wings in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra-crispy wings, bake them on a wire rack so air circulates around them. You can also air-fry or grill the wings instead of baking. Adjust the sweetness or garlic level in the sauce to taste. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for presentation.