Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are baked until crisp, coated in a sweet and savory garlic glaze, and finished with sesame seeds. This easy oven-baked recipe works well for dinner, parties, game day, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
30 chicken wings
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the rub:
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the honey garlic sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For garnish:
Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil, then place parchment paper on top.
3. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
4. Combine the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
5. Add the wings and toss until evenly coated.
6. Brush or drizzle the wings with olive oil.
7. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Use two baking sheets if needed to avoid overcrowding.
9. Bake for 35 minutes, turning the wings after 20 minutes.
10. While the wings bake, combine the soy sauce, mirin, honey, water, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
11. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat.
12. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
13. Remove the wings from the oven and toss them with the honey garlic sauce.
14. Return the coated wings to the baking sheet.
15. Bake for another 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes and brushing with additional sauce.
16. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes for extra caramelization, watching closely.
17. Let the wings cool for 10 minutes so the glaze can thicken.
18. Brush with more sauce if desired.
19. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pat the wings completely dry before seasoning to help the skin crisp in the oven.
Do not crowd the baking sheet because crowded wings steam instead of roast.
Use two baking sheets if necessary.
Fresh garlic and ginger provide the strongest flavor.
Maple syrup or agave may replace honey.
Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
Watch the wings closely while broiling because the glaze can darken quickly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes for the best texture.
Freeze cooked wings for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary by ingredient brand and serving size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 1151 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg