Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat. Whether baked in the oven or air-fried, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drummettes/split wings)
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray (olive oil recommended)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Oven and Baking Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Pat the chicken dry and coat with flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Place on a lined sheet pan, spritz with cooking oil, and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Flip the wings, spritz with oil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy.
- Honey Garlic Sauce
1. Heat a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and smoked paprika. 2. Cook until thickened, adjusting taste as needed. 3. Drizzle over baked wings.
- Air Fryer Instructions
1. Coat chicken with flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Air fry at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, flip, and cook for 5 more minutes until crispy. 3. Prepare honey garlic sauce as for oven method and drizzle over the cooked wings.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or garlic levels in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- For spicier wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of celery and carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings, Baked Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Appetizer, Game Day Food
