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Sticky Honey Garlic Wings Recipe
Marigold Voss

Sticky Honey Garlic Wings Recipe

Crispy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and irresistible. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken wings split, tips removed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder optional
  • ⅓ cup Honey pure
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tbsp Water for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds optional, garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green onions chopped, garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Measuring cups Optional
  • 1 Tongs For tossing wings
  • 1 Saucepan For sauce
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Wire rack For crispiness
  • 1 Baking tray Lined with foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken wings dry and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking tray.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  8. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
  9. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce if thicker consistency is desired.
  11. Toss baked wings in the sticky honey garlic sauce.
  12. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
  • Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio for sweetness or saltiness.
  • Air fryer method works well at 380°F for 25 minutes.
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip if desired.