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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

These Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection, then tossed in a sticky-sweet, garlicky sauce that clings to every bite. The kind of wings that make you forget napkins exist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken wings, chicken wings, honey garlic chicken wings
Servings: 8
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2 pounds chicken wings rinsed and pat dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 3 green onions chopped, optional

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • If your chicken wings are whole, cut them into 3 pieces at the joints and discard wing tips. Salt and pepper the wings and then place them on the baking sheet.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake them for 35 to 45 minutes depending on how crispy you want them.
  • Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a small saucepan, then over medium heat bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until mixture reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes, it should reduce to about half.
  • Place the wings in a bowl and drizzle the sauce over the wings. Toss the wings in the bowl until each wing is fully coated.
  • Garnish with green onions, if preferred, and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Dry skin = crispy wings. Let them sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour or pat them down like they owe you money.
  2. Sauce too thin? Simmer it longer. Too thick? A splash of water will bring it back to life.
  3. Want heat? Add chili flakes, sriracha, or a spicy whisper of gochujang to the sauce.
  4. No molasses? No problem. Use more brown sugar or maple syrup, whatever makes your pantry happy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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