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A pile of crispy honey garlic chicken wings on a platter

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed and split
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup hone y
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.25 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the wings with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the wings bake, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened into a syrupy glaze.
  9. Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  10. Pour the warm honey garlic glaze over the wings and toss until every wing is thoroughly coated.
  11. Serve immediately while hot and sticky.