Crispy Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
These Crispy Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, baked to golden perfection with a sticky honey garlic sauce. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these wings make a delicious appetizer or main dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- ½ cup tomato passata (or use ¼ cup tomato paste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Seasoning: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder to create the seasoning mix.
- Coat the Wings: Place the 2 pounds of chicken wings on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the wings. Toss carefully to ensure each wing is well coated with the oil and seasoning.
- Bake the Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to allow even crisping on both sides.
- Prepare Honey Garlic Sauce: While the wings are baking, combine ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup honey (or maple syrup), ½ cup tomato passata (or ¼ cup tomato paste), 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: After 30 minutes, remove the wings from the oven and drizzle the prepared honey garlic sauce over them. Stir gently to coat all wings thoroughly with the sauce.
- Final Bake and Garnish: Return the sauced wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the wings. Once done, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the wings dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different but delicious sweetness.
- Adjust the garlic powder quantity to taste for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic wing experience.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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