These sticky honey garlic chicken wings are the perfect finger-licking party food. They are easy to make and packed with bold, delicious flavor.
Author:Lena Walker
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking and Pan-Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and cooked through.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, the remaining soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using).
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and drain off any excess fat.
Add the thickened sauce to the bowl with the wings and toss to coat evenly.
Return the sauced wings to the baking sheet and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For crispier wings, you can pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning and baking.
Adjust the amount of sriracha to your spice preference.
If you don’t have rice vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.