Big Game Sticky Honey Garlic (Printable version)

Irresistibly sticky, sweet, and savory wings coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze for game day enjoyment.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh scallions
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crispy.
04 - Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the hot honey garlic sauce over and toss to coat thoroughly.
07 - Arrange wings on a platter. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze clings to every ridge and valley of crispy skin, creating that perfect lacquered restaurant look without deep frying
  • These wings disappear faster than you can say who has the remote, earning instant crowd approval at any gathering
02 -
  • Patting wings absolutely dry before seasoning is the difference between crispy skin and sad soggy skin, so do not skip this step
  • The sauce thickens quickly once you add the cornstarch, so have your whisk ready and keep it moving
03 -
  • Use real honey rather than artificial syrup substitutes for the best authentic flavor
  • Let the glazed wings rest for 2 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly

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