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Baked Honey Garlic Wings

Baked Honey Garlic Wings

Wife with the Knife
Crisp baked wings tossed in a honey garlic glaze with plenty of garlic, soy, and a touch of sweetness. They come out of the oven glossy and a little messy in the best way, the kind you just pile onto a plate and eat while they’re still hot and sizzling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time (Optional) 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian Inspired
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Wings

  • 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) chicken wings
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, sunflower, or avocado oil)
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional swap: ½ tsp smoked paprika for a deeper, slightly smoky flavor

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (or 400°F convection). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly oil it.
  • Pat wings dry. For best texture, chill uncovered in the fridge for 30–60 minutes (optional).
  • Mix cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
  • Toss wings with oil, then coat evenly in seasoning mix.
  • Place wings in a single layer on your baking sheet.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crisp edges.
  • Mix water and cornstarch into a slurry.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chili flakes for 1 minute.
  • Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and slurry. Simmer until nappe consistency.
  • Toss wings in sauce until evenly coated.
  • Optional: return to oven for 3–5 minutes to set glaze.
  • Transfer to a platter, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers: Best fresh, but still good the next day.
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months (texture softens slightly).
  • Reheat:
    • Oven: 375°F for 10–12 minutes
    • Air fryer: 350°F for 5–7 minutes (best texture)
    • Microwave: not recommended (wings will get soggy)
 
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