Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

🥣 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 1 kg chicken wings (or drumettes)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oil

For the glaze:

• ⅓ cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional for spice 🌶️)
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the wings

• Pat chicken dry (important for crispiness)
• Toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and oil
• Let marinate for 20–30 minutes

2. Cook the chicken

Air Fryer (best for crispy result):

• Preheat to 180°C
• Cook for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway
• Increase to 200°C for last 3–5 minutes for extra crisp

OR Oven:

• Bake at 200°C for 35–40 minutes, flipping once

3. Make the sauce

• In a pan, add honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, chili sauce, and vinegar
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes
• Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy

4. Toss & finish

• Add cooked wings to the sauce
• Toss well until fully coated and sticky

✨ Optional Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions

💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, marinate overnight
• Add a little butter to the sauce for a richer taste
• Works great in a Ninja air fryer or any standard model.