Mac's Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe

honey baked wings on a serving platter topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions

Mac's Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe

Get ready for the ultimate game day snack– Honey Garlic Chicken Wings! These delicious chicken wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection and then tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce– the best! Your new favorite appetizer of the season!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer/ Main Meal

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Method: Oven/Stovetop

Servings: wings

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

2 pounds chicken wings
1.5 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Honey Garlic Sauce

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut aminos or sub soy sauce
3 tbsp water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic about 3-4 cloves
1 teaspoon grated ginger optional
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper optional for a bit of heat
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoons water
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for getting crispy wings.
In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, water, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. This will take around 3-5 minutes to thicken up. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Place the wings in a large bowl and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Toss to coat the wings evenly in the sauce.
Transfer the wings to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Expert Tips

The crucial steps in getting crispy wings are two parts. First, pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Next, use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet so the bottoms of the wings have air circulating underneath to crisp up the skin.

I did not test this recipe in the air fryer, but it will work similarly. Keep in mind that the time in the air fryer will be cut in half. If you’re unsure of their doneness, use an instant-read thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the wing. The internal temperature will be 165 degrees F when finished.

Serving & Storage Tips

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or by themselves with an extra drizzle of honey. In true wings fashion, you can serve on a platter with carrot sticks and celery sticks if desired.

Store leftover honey garlic wings in an airtight container or large Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer basket to crisp up before serving.

Nutrition