Best Easy Baked Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Pure Heaven — Crispy, Sticky, Sweet, Garlicky Perfection

These wings bake up beautifully crispy without frying, then get coated in a thick, glossy honey-garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, sticky, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, game day, or when you just want wings that taste like takeout… but better.

🧄 Ingredients

For the Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes & flats)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp ginger powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional — helps crisp the wings)

For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce

• ⅓ cup honey

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but adds amazing depth)

• ½–1 tsp chili flakes or 1 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)

Optional Garnishes

• Sesame seeds

• Chopped green onions

• Extra chili flakes

🔥 Directions

1️⃣ Prep the Wings

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels — dryness = crispiness.

3. Place wings in a bowl and add:

   • olive oil

   • rice vinegar

   • ginger powder

   • garlic powder

   • onion powder

   • paprika

   • salt & pepper

   • cornstarch (optional but highly recommended)

4. Toss until every wing is thoroughly coated.

Optional crisp tip: Place wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet so heat can circulate.

2️⃣ Bake the Wings

• Arrange wings in a single layer, not touching.

• Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping at the halfway point.

• Wings should be browned, sizzling, and crisp on the edges.

For extra crispiness: Broil for 2–3 minutes before saucing.

3️⃣ Make the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce

While the wings bake, prepare the sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, combine:

   • honey

   • minced garlic

   • soy sauce

   • rice vinegar

   • sesame oil

   • chili flakes/sriracha (optional)

2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water).

4. Continue simmering 2–3 minutes until the sauce is thick, glossy, and sticky.

Texture tip: If it gets too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons water. If it’s too thin, simmer longer.

4️⃣ Coat the Wings

1. Add the hot, crispy wings to a large bowl.

2. Pour the sticky honey garlic sauce over the top.

3. Toss until every piece is fully coated and shiny.

5️⃣ Serve

Transfer to a platter and garnish with:

• sesame seeds

• chopped green onions

• extra chili flakes

Serve immediately while sticky, glossy, and warm.
Absolutely irresistible. 😍🔥

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Bake: 40–45 minutes

• Total: ~50–55 minutes

🍯 Tips, Variations & Tricks

MAKE THEM SPICIER

• Add more sriracha or chili flakes

• Add chili crisp to the sauce

• Add ½ tsp cayenne to the wing seasoning

AIR FRYER METHOD

• Cook wings at 380°F (193°C) for 25 minutes, shaking halfway

• Crisp at 400°F (204°C) for 4–5 minutes

• Toss with sauce

EXTRA CRISPY SECRET

Use 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) instead of cornstarch for crackly-skin wings.

FLAVOR BOOST OPTIONS

• Add 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the sauce

• Add 1 tbsp brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor

• Add 1 tsp hot mustard or Dijon for tang