Description
These Honey Garlic Wings are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, baked to crispy perfection with a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Easy to prepare and ideal for a quick appetizer or main dish, they are coated in a thickened, glossy sauce that clings beautifully to each wing, delivering a satisfying bite every time.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 3 lbs. chicken wings (drums and wingettes) - approximately 12 wings and 12 drums
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (153g)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. coconut aminos (30g)
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
- 1/4 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
- 1 Tbsp. water
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C).
- Prepare chicken wings: If using whole wings, cut into drumettes and wingettes at the joints, discarding tips. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Season wings: Season the chicken wings generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the wings and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: While the wings brown, whisk together honey, minced garlic, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until well combined.
- Coat wings with sauce: Once browned, pour the honey garlic sauce over the wings in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly. The sauce will be thin.
- Bake the wings: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, toss wings again in the sauce, and return for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through and bubbly.
- Thicken the sauce: Remove the skillet from oven. Transfer wings to a plate. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Bring remaining sauce to a boil, then whisk in the arrowroot-water mixture and cook until thickened.
- Glaze the wings: Return the wings to the skillet with thickened sauce. Toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Transfer wings to serving platter, garnish with optional red pepper flakes, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on exact ingredients used.
- You can substitute whole chicken wings and cut them into drums and wingettes if desired.
- Add more red pepper flakes for increased heat.
- Serve with celery, carrot sticks, and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic pairing.
- For extra crispiness, bake the wings at 425°F (220°C) for an additional 5-10 minutes after initial cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
