Description
Sticky Honey Garlic Wings offer a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a sticky, aromatic glaze made from caramelized honey and fresh garlic. Easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, these wings are perfect for game day, family dinners, or parties, delivering crispy skin and a deliciously sticky coating that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, fresh and evenly sized
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (raw or pure)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Season all sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Bake or Fry to Crisp: For baking, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through. For frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and deep-fry wings for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, being careful not to overcook.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Place the cooked wings in a large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over and toss thoroughly to coat every wing with the sticky glaze.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the wings immediately while warm for best texture and flavor. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Dry wings thoroughly before cooking for the crispiest skin.
- Use a wire rack while baking to allow air circulation and prevent sogginess.
- Simmer the sauce just until thickened; overheating can cause it to harden too quickly.
- Toss wings in the sauce while both are warm to allow the glaze to cling better.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to customize heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg