Description
These crispy honey garlic chicken wings are baked to perfection in under 20 minutes, offering a healthier, crunchier alternative to takeout with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (separated into drumettes and flats)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings extremely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss dried wings with cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove wings from oven and transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour warm sauce over wings and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the wings dry is crucial for crispiness. Do not crowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. For extra crispiness, let seasoned wings sit in the fridge uncovered for 30 minutes before baking. Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer at 400°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 18
Keywords: chicken wings, honey garlic, crispy wings, easy dinner, weeknight meals, baked wings, gluten-free option