Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 3 lbs chicken wings (cut into drumettes and flats)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 3/4 tsp parsley, chopped (optional)
Season and Prep the Wings
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels – any moisture will prevent them from getting crispy.
Put the wings in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over them. Toss to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the wings. Toss again so all the wings are well seasoned.
Bake the Wings Until Crispy
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the wings out in a single layer.
Don’t overcrowd them or they’ll steam instead of getting crispy.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the wings are golden brown and reach ~165F internal temperature.
The skin should be crispy when you press into it – if it’s still soft, give them another 5 minutes.
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
During the last few minutes of the wings cooking, make your sauce.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Heat over medium-low heat and simmer for ~3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The sauce is ready when it starts to thicken slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Toss Wings in Sauce and Serve
Transfer the cooked wings to a clean bowl – don’t use the same bowl you used for the raw chicken.
Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss until everything is well coated.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped parsley if you’re using them.
Serve immediately while the wings are still hot and the sauce is sticky.
Honey Garlic Wings
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 3 lbs chicken wings cut into drumettes and flats
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
- 3/4 tsp parsley optional, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread wings in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and 165F internal temperature.
- During the last few minutes of baking, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Transfer cooked wings to a clean bowl and toss with warm sauce until well coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley if desired and serve immediately.
