
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Introduction
Chicken wings have long been the superstar of comfort food — crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and bursting with flavor. This recipe takes it up a notch with a sweet-savory glaze of honey and garlic that clings to every golden bite. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or romantic movie nights, these wings are guaranteed to win hearts.
Ingredients
- For the Wings:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Methods
Step 1 – Prepare the Wings
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels — this helps the skin crisp up.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2 – Bake or Air Fry
Baking Method:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet (for even airflow).
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange wings in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 12 minutes, flip, then cook another 10–12 minutes until crispy.
Step 3 – Make the Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4 – Coat the Wings
- Place cooked wings in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over them.
- Toss until every wing is coated in that sticky, golden glaze.
Lovers’ Note
This is a dish made for sharing. Serve these wings hot, paired with cold drinks, cozy blankets, and your favorite person. The finger-licking sauce has a way of making conversations linger and smiles last longer.
Conclusion
These Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, tender and crunchy. Whether for game night, family dinners, or a surprise date-night treat, they’ll leave everyone asking for “just one more.”