Honey Garlic Chicken Wings - Best Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (bone‑in, skin‑on)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (ground)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (ground)
• 0.25 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 3 tbsp Honey (raw or light)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular)
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (unseasoned)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (toasted)
• 2 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced)
• 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, minced)
• 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch (for thickening)
• 1 tbsp Water (cold, for slurry)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F and let it preheat while you prepare the wings.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Dry and Season Wings

   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare Baking Sheet

   Line the baking pan with aluminum foil, spray lightly with nonstick spray, and spread the wings in a single layer leaving space between each piece.

   Time: PT5M

4. First Bake

   Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

5. Flip Wings

   Remove the pan, flip each wing using tongs, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Make Honey Garlic Sauce

   In a bowl combine chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cook Sauce

   Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to medium‑low and let it gently simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium

8. Brush Wings with Sauce

   Remove the wings from the oven. Using a basting brush, coat both sides of each wing with the sauce, flipping to coat the other side as well.

   Time: PT5M

9. Second Bake

   Return the sauced wings to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

10. Add Remaining Sauce

    Brush the top side of the wings with any remaining sauce.

    Time: PT2M

11. Final Bake

    Bake for another 5 minutes to set the glaze.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Optional Broil

    Switch the oven to broil and broil the wings for 1‑2 minutes until the glaze is extra sticky. Watch closely to avoid burning.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: broil

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

30g

Fiber

0g