Name: Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Wings Recipe: Perfectly Crispy and Flavorful
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats); 1 tablespoon baking powder (for extra crispiness); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ cup honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon ketchup; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Wings:

2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)
1 tablespoon baking powder (for extra crispiness)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sauce:

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare the Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack over it for extra crispiness.
Season the Wings:
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Bake the Wings:
- Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, sriracha, ketchup, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Coat the Wings:
- Remove wings from the oven and toss them in the sweet and spicy sauce until fully coated.

Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.