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Sticky Honey-Garlic Wings

Crisp oven wings glazed with a sweet and savory honey, soy and garlic sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions. The wing for people who don’t like heat.

⏱ 1 hr 10 min (15 min prep, 55 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 6 · about 8 wing pieces kid friendlyfreezer friendly dairy free

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ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 6 servings
  • 4 lb Chicken wings, flats and drumettes, tips removed
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

  • Glaze

  • β…“ cup Honey
  • ΒΌ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 clove Garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted
  • 3 Green onions, thinly sliced

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: 2 rimmed baking sheets, 2 wire racks, foil, small saucepan, large bowl, food thermometer.

  1. Heat the oven to 425Β°F. Line the pans with foil and set the racks on them. Pat the wings dry, toss with the baking powder and salt, and spread them out on the racks. Wash your hands.
  2. Bake 25 minutes, flip and swap the pans, then bake 20 to 25 minutes more, until golden and crisp.
  3. Check a few of the biggest wings with a food thermometer, not touching bone: they are safe at 165Β°F (USDA). Wings get more tender and render more fat if you keep going, up to about 175 to 185Β°F.
  4. Meanwhile, simmer the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and vinegar for 2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mix and simmer 1 minute more, until glossy and thick.
  5. Toss the hot wings with the glaze, then put them back on the racks and bake 5 minutes so the glaze sets. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

🌑 Safe temperaturesChicken wings 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadMake the glaze up to 5 days ahead and warm it before tossing.
❄️ FreezerFreeze baked, unglazed wings up to 3 months.
β†Ί LeftoversRefrigerate within 2 hours in shallow containers; eat within 3 to 4 days (USDA). Reheat to 165Β°F.
πŸ§’ With kidsKids can whisk the glaze ingredients before they heat and sprinkle the sesame seeds.
Gluten-free swapUse tamari labeled gluten-free.
Sesame free swapLeave off the sesame seeds.

Goes well with

πŸ— Crispy Baked Buffalo WingsπŸ₯¨ Savory Oven Snack Mix

Good to know

Baking soda vs. baking powder Table salt vs. kosher salt vs. sea salt For babies and toddlers Food Safety Basics

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Big game day party collection; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.