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Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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These oven-baked chicken wings achieve a shatteringly crispy skin without deep frying, thanks to a clever baking powder trick. They’re coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze that caramelizes perfectly, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for game nights and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) chicken wings
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the wings: Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them extremely dry with paper towels. For best results, let them sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour or overnight to dry out the skin further.
  2. Separate the wings: If using whole wings, cut them at the joints into drumettes, flats, and wing tips. Save the tips for stock. Pat the pieces dry again.
  3. Season the wings: In a large bowl, combine baking powder, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss the wings in the mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Rest the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Let them rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the rack in the middle position.
  6. Bake the wings: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Flip each wing using tongs, then bake for another 20-25 minutes until deeply golden and crispy (total 45-50 minutes).
  7. Make the glaze: While the wings bake, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  8. Glaze the wings: Transfer the baked wings to a clean bowl. Pour about half the glaze over the wings and toss gently to coat. Reserve the remaining glaze for serving.
  9. Broil for extra caramelization (optional): Place the glazed wings back on the wire rack and broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until bubbly and caramelized.
  10. Garnish and serve: Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat the wings extremely dry for maximum crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a metallic taste. Don’t overcrowd the pan; leave space between wings for air circulation. Watch the glaze carefully under the broiler as honey burns quickly. For extra crunch, let the seasoned wings rest uncovered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

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