Spicy Honey Garlic chicken wings

These Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings have the perfect balance between sweet, spicy and savory. These wings have a honey-garlic sauce with a spicy kick from hot sauce, garlic, and ginger. These wings will be a big hit at any party, game day or simply because you made them.

Ingredients:

Chicken Wings

• 2 lbs Chicken Wings (flats & drumettes).
• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• To taste: salt and pepper

Spicy honey garlic sauce:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Hot sauce, 2 tablespoons (adjust according to your spice preferences)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (optional but great flavor).
• Use 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Butter 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch, optional (for thickening).

Garnish

• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Chop green onions (optional).

Instructions:

1. Preparation of Chicken Wings

• Preheat your oven to 200degC (400degF). Preheat your grill to medium heat if you are using one.
• To ensure crispy chicken wings, pat the wings with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper and place them in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss the wings to evenly coat.
• Arrange the wing in one layer on a baking tray lined with parchment or a wire rack for extra crispiness. You can also grill the wings on medium heat, rotating them occasionally until they are fully cooked.

2. The wings can be baked or grilled.

• Oven Method: Bake the wings in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 mins, turning them halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
• Grill Method: Grill wings for 20-25 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure they are crispy and cooked through.

3. How to make Spicy Honey Garlic sauce:

• Make the sauce while the wings cook. Combine the rice vinegar, honey, soy, and hot sauce in a small pan. Stir together.
• The sauce should be brought to a gentle simmer on medium heat. Lower the heat and cook the sauce for 5 – 7 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the garlic has become fragrant.
• Mix the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry in a small dish. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, simmering, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until you reach your desired consistency.
• Add the butter and stir until the sauce is glossy. Remove the sauce from the heat.

4. Toss wings in sauce:

• Transfer the cooked wings to a large serving bowl. Pour the honey garlic spicy sauce over the chicken wings and gently toss to coat them evenly.

5. Serve:

• Transfer the wings coated with sesame seeds and green onion to a platter. Garnish, if you wish, with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
• Enjoy!

Tip and variations:

• Adjusting Heat: For milder wings, reduce the amount or use a mild sauce such as Frank’s RedHot. If you want more heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
• You can also use an air fryer to get crispy wings without using the oven. Cook the wings for 20-25 mins at 380degF/193degC, flipping them halfway.
• Baking Soda Tip: Sprinkle a little baking soda over the wings before you bake them to get crispy wings. It breaks down the proteins and gives the wings a crispy texture.
• Grill Flavor: To add a layer of flavor to the wings, baste them with some of the sauce in the last few moments of cooking.
• Prepare ahead: You can make the sauce and store it for up to one week in the fridge. You can reheat the sauce before serving it with wings.

Nutritional Information per wing (based on 10 flies)

Note: The nutritional values listed are approximations and can vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

• Calories: ~150 per wing
• Protein: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fat: 9g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 400mg

Why you’ll love these spicy honey garlic chicken wings:

The perfect blend of spicy, sweet and savory flavors makes these Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings irresistible. These wings are easy to prepare, can be customized to suit your taste, and are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick meal on a weeknight. The honey garlic sauce binds everything together, and your guests will be begging for more.