Description

Our Crispy Baked Chicken Wing Recipe with Honey Glaze delivers big on flavor with minimal fuss, making it a family favorite. This recipe offers simple ingredients, foolproof steps, and smart tips to make these wings your signature dish.

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes
0.5 cup honey
0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
0.5 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

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Instructions

Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings extremely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange on Rack: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a large baking sheet.
Bake for Crispness: Bake in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping them once halfway through. They should be golden brown and the skin starting to crisp up nicely.
Make the Honey Glaze: While the wings bake, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Glaze and Finish: Remove the wings from the oven. Transfer them to a clean bowl, pour the glaze over, and toss to coat, or brush the glaze onto each wing directly on the rack. Return the glazed wings to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the glaze is bubbling, sticky, and beautifully caramelized.

Notes

For budget-friendly options, frozen wings work wonderfully (ensure fully thawed). Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For an air fryer option, cook wings at 375F (190C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. If wings aren’t crispy, ensure they were patted bone-dry. If glaze is too runny, simmer longer; if burning, reduce heat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.5 lb (approx 3-4 wings)
Calories: 450 calories
Sugar: 55 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 40 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg