Honey Soy Chicken Wings

4.53 from 19 votes

These Honey Soy Chicken Wings are quick, easy, and full of flavor. Coated in a delicious honey soy glaze and baked to perfection in the oven, this simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. It’s the ultimate go-to for tasty chicken wings!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Honey Soy Chicken Wings

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 to 2 lbs. chicken wings drummettes, mid section, or both
white sesame

Marinade:

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup cooking sake or rice wine
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 scallion cut into strips
3 dashes black pepper powder
2 inch ginger peeled and coarsely diced

Glaze:

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon cooking sake or rice wine

Instructions

Clean the chicken wings thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Add all the Marinade ingredients to the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat all the Glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring until it thickens. Once thickened, it's ready to use.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Bake the chicken wings for 10 minutes, then brush on the glaze and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Repeat the glazing process and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the surface is slightly browned and charred. Remove from the oven, top with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Before marinating, I make sure to pat the wings dry with paper towels. It really helps the skin get extra crispy when I bake them. Sounds simple, but trust me, it makes all the difference!
I always heat the glaze separately before brushing it on the wings. This helps intensify the honey flavor and prevents the glaze from burning when it hits the wings. It’s a total game-changer!
When I bake the wings, I always make sure not to overcrowd them. Giving each wing enough space helps the heat circulate properly, so they cook evenly and get that perfect crispy texture all over.
For that perfect sticky finish, I always glaze my wings twice. First, halfway through cooking, and then again at the end. This gives the wings that beautiful caramelized sweetness you just can’t resist.

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