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Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Wings

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These crispy honey garlic glazed chicken wings offer a perfect balance of crunchy skin and juicy tenderness, coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze. Ready in under 45 minutes, they are ideal for game nights, parties, or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, skin on
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange wings skin-side up on the rack, spacing them out.
  4. Bake wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through (about 20 minutes) until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While wings bake, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and optional red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
  6. Once wings are done, transfer to a large bowl or leave on the rack. Pour warm glaze over wings and toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Use baking powder (not baking soda) to achieve crispy skin. Pat wings dry before coating. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispiness. Warm glaze gently to avoid burning garlic. Toss wings with glaze just before serving to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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