Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Wings
Cut used: Wing chicken →
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
This recipe bakes wings on a high-heat sheet pan until the skin renders and crisps on its own, then finishes with a quick broil under a sticky honey garlic glaze so it caramelizes rather than just coats. The glaze balances honey's sweetness with soy sauce and garlic for depth, plus a touch of vinegar to keep it from tasting one-note. Broiling briefly at the end is what gives these wings their glossy, slightly charred finish.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 3 lbs Chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
- as needed Sesame seeds and scallions, for garnish
How Do You Make Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Wings?
- 1
Prep the wings
Pat wings dry and toss with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake
Bake at 425°F for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden, crisp, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 3
Make the glaze
While wings bake, simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger in a small saucepan for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Toss in the glaze
Toss the baked wings in the warm honey garlic glaze until fully coated.
- 5
Broil briefly
Spread the glazed wings back on the rack and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and lightly charred at the edges, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 6
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 Watch the wings closely under the broiler — the honey glaze can go from caramelized to burnt in under a minute.
- 💡 A wire rack keeps air circulating so both sides of the wings crisp evenly in the oven.
- 💡 Simmer the glaze until it coats the back of a spoon for the best cling.
- 💡 Double the glaze if you want extra to drizzle at the table.
