RECIPE FOR HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

side view of bowl of honey garlic chicken wings with homemade honey garlic sauce in a bowl with a rubber spatula in the background

RECIPE FOR HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

Sticky, saucy, sweet and garlicky - these Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are like having delicious bar food but in the comfort of your own home!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

2 pounds Split Chicken Wings*
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

FOR THE HOMEMADE HONEY GARLIC SAUCE

¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Soy Sauce
⅓ cup Brown Sugar
8 Cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
¼ cup Water
1 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and aluminum foil and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder until well combined. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and pat dry with paper towel. Add the seasonings.
Toss to coat.
Lay the chicken wings in a single layer on the rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
Flip. Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the juices run clear and an instant read thermometer reads 165°F.
Meanwhile, make the honey garlic sauce: In a small saucepan combine the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and all but 2 tsp of the minced garlic. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch until all the cornstarch has dissolved. Pour this mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients and turn the heat on medium. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat and allow to simmer, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rest of the garlic. Set aside to cool slightly as the wings finish baking.
Place the cooked wings in a large bowl.
Immediately toss with the homemade honey garlic sauce until all the wings are nice and evenly coated.
OPTIONAL: Pop the saucy chicken wings back into the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize on the wings. Serve with carrots, celery, and your favourite sides and dipping sauces such as ranch sauce or blue cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

If you only decide to make one pound of chicken wings instead of two, I wouldn't halve the recipe for the honey garlic sauce. Instead, save any unused sauce in a jar with a tight fitting lid in the fridge and use it to make something else delicious within two weeks.

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