Honey Soy Chicken Wings
These sticky, sweet, and savory honey soy chicken wings are an absolute crowd-pleaser that is remarkably easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs chicken wings (900g), split into drumettes and flats
- •1/3 cup soy sauce (80ml)
- •1/4 cup honey (85g)
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar (25g)
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil (15ml)
- •1 tablespoon cornstarch (8g)
- •2 tablespoons water (30ml)
- •1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- •2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- 2
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up nicely in the oven.
- 3
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then flip them and bake for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
While the wings are baking, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then pour it into the simmering sauce.
- 6
Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
- 7
Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl, pour the warm glaze over them, and toss thoroughly until every wing is evenly coated.
- 8
Garnish the glazed wings with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra crispy wings, bake them on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet so air can circulate underneath.
- You can marinate the raw wings in half of the sauce for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator before baking for a deeper flavor.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished wings should be deeply caramelized and glossy, filling the kitchen with the aromatic scent of garlic and ginger, and offering a perfect balance of sticky sweetness and savory umami in every bite.