My baked honey-glazed chicken wings are the perfect blend of sweet, savory and umami flavors. The honey glaze that coats the baked chicken wings is easy to make and packed full of Asian flavors! This simple and easy chicken wings recipe is a perfect party appetizer!
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“So delicious! These wings were a huge hit!” -Wilhelmina
Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe
Chicken Wings with Honey glaze are incredibly easy and packed with bold flavors from honey, soy sauce, and a few spices! Their crispy exterior baked to perfection and combined with a sticky glaze, make chicken wings a crowd pleaser and a finger-licking weeknight dinner. Finish off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves and you are set!
Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
For chicken wings:
- 2 pounds skin-on chicken wings bone-in
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
For glaze:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ soy sauce
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven safe cooling rack on top and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Wash chicken wings, then pat them dry. Place chicken wings on the cooling rack.2 pounds skin-on chicken wings bone-in
- In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt, black pepper, and paprika until frothy.3 egg whites, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp black pepper
- Brush egg white mixture over chicken wings on both sides.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Flip them halfway through so they bake evenly.
- While they’re baking, prepare the glossy glaze.
- In a saucepan add the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, juice of lime, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Mix well.Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce is reduced and becomes sticky.½ cup honey, ¼ soy sauce, 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Once chicken wings are baked, let them cool for 5 minutes. Add them in a bowl, then coat with the glaze.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Step by Step
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven safe cooling rack on top and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare the chicken wings & bake: Wash 2 pounds skin-on chicken wings (bone-in), then pat them dry. Place chicken wings on the cooling rack.
In a bowl, whisk 3 egg whites, ¼ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of paprika and ½ tsp of black pepper until frothy.
Brush this egg white mixture on chicken wings on both sides.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Flip them halfway through so they bake evenly. Once baked, keep them aside in a glass bowl.
Make the sticky glaze: While they’re baking, prep the glaze. In a saucepan add ½ cup honey, ¼ soy sauce, 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp ground coriander and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well.
Bring to boil, then simmer until sauce is reduced and becomes sticky.
Combine the wings & sauce: Once chicken wings are cooked let them cool for 5 minutes. Add them to a bowl, then coat with the glaze.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro and enjoy!
How to Store
Refrigerate leftover chicken wings in an airtight container for 1-3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warm.
Serving Suggestions
If I’m serving these sweet and spicy chicken wings as an appetizer, my ranch dip or Peanut Sauce is a great dip. If I’m making these for a weeknight meal, I like to add my Easy Cucumber Salad with a side of Steamed Rice.
Love these chicken wings. Taste abs easy to make.
Easy and tasty is the best!
I am sorry to hear this didn’t work out for you, Shauna.
Very refreshing way of delivering the rcipe
Thank you so much Roselyn!!
So delicious! These wings were a huge hit!
So glad you loved them! They’re a staple in our home!
AH-MAZ-ING!!! The honey glaze on these wings was incredible!
The glaze is everything, right?! Glad you loved it!
So sweet & savory and delicious! One of my favorite recipes!
One of mine too! It’s great to bring along to any get together!!
That glaze is everything – these are a hit on game day!
I think I know who will be bringing the wings to the parties this football season!
Oh my goodness, these look SO tasty! Need to have these as an appetizer at our next get together!
Let me know what you think once you try them! Warning, they may be addictive! Lol