Description
These honey glazed chicken wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection, then coated in a sticky-sweet glaze with a hint of spice and umami. Perfect as a main course or party appetizer, this easy recipe delivers maximum flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- About 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the wings by patting them very dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
2. In a small bowl, mix vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Pour over wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
3. Arrange wings in a single layer on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Leave space between each wing for air circulation.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake wings for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. While wings bake, prepare the glaze: combine honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
6. Transfer hot wings to a clean bowl and toss with the warm glaze until well coated.
7. Return wings to the wire rack and bake for another 10–15 minutes until glaze is caramelized and wings are fully cooked.
8. For extra char and crispiness, broil wings for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
9. Remove from oven, garnish with dried parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness and char, broil the wings for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking time. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Patting the wings completely dry before seasoning is key to crispy skin.
These wings are great as a party snack, appetizer, or main dish.