Description
Irresistible honey garlic chicken wings meld sweet and savory flavors into a crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Succulent wings glazed with golden honey and fragrant garlic promise a delectable journey through bold, mouthwatering bites you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Essentials:
- Cooking oil (for frying or baking)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cleanse chicken wings under cold running water, thoroughly drying them with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating across all wings.
- Create vibrant sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize smoothly.
- Drench wings with half of prepared sauce, reserving remainder for glazing. Massage marinade into chicken, guaranteeing complete coverage. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, maximum 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
- Heat oven to 425°F. Arrange marinated wings on parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces. Roast for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown crispiness.
- While wings roast, transform reserved sauce into glossy glaze. Simmer sauce in small saucepan over medium heat, reducing until slightly thickened and concentrated, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove wings from oven, immediately tossing in warm glaze until completely enrobed. Transfer to serving platter, garnishing with finely chopped parsley for fresh, vibrant presentation. Serve piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Marinate chicken wings longer for deeper flavor absorption, aiming for 4 hours maximum to prevent texture breakdown.
- Use bone-in, skin-on wings for maximum juiciness and crispy exterior, ensuring even cooking and rich taste.
- Adjust honey quantity for dietary preferences, replacing with maple syrup for lower glycemic index or agave for vegan alternatives.
- Pat wings completely dry before seasoning to achieve superior crispiness and prevent steaming during cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes (or 16-20 minutes if frying)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg