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These oven-baked garlic chicken wings nail the appetizer game on multiple levels:

One: They are deceptively easy to make (as are these Lemon Pepper Wings). Stir together marinade; pour marinade on chicken; bake chicken. Done!Two: Despite their simple prep, honey garlic chicken wings look and taste impressive (just like these Buffalo Air Fryer Chicken Wings). With their many layers of intense flavor and crispy exterior, your game day guests will be calling for a time out to ask you for the recipe.Three: They’re healthy-ish. While nobody is really counting their calories at the big game, you and your guests will appreciate that these wings are baked rather than fried so you can go back for seconds (or plunge into this Greek Layer Dip) after halftime without guilt.

Easy, impressive, healthy, and (not-to-mention) delicious, crispy honey garlic chicken wings are far from a risky Hail Mary pass; they’re a guarantee slam dunk! (Forgive me for mixing sports terms, I’m just here for the food.)

How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Baked rather than fried, honey garlic chicken wings are an easier, less messy, and better for you version of your favorite restaurant-style chicken wings with crispy skin and a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s a little sweet, a little spicy (like these Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings), and a whole lotta YUM! These crispy baked chicken wings will not disappoint!

The Ingredients

Chicken Wings. Tender, juicy, and packed with protein. When eating out, I love a good deep-fried wing as much as the next person. However, at home, I prefer to bake my wings to keep things on the healthy side (or sometimes I opt for the Stick Asian Cauliflower Wings from my cookbook or Cauliflower Buffalo Wings).Soy Sauce. Tenderizes the wings as they marinate and adds savory umami. No additional salt needed for these!

Brown Sugar. Adds depth, sweetness, and beautiful color.Honey. Make these wings sweet, sticky, and finger-licking good (like these Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs).Garlic. Sweet, abundant, and the perfect flavor to complement the spicy black pepper and flavorful soy sauce.Black Pepper. Adds just the right amount of heat without overpowering the garlic and honey.Green Onions. For a final flourish of color and light onion flavor.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Cooked wings may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.To Freeze. Fully cooked wings may be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.To Reheat. Warm the wings in a 350 degree F oven until heated through. You may also microwave in a covered container.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Sheet Pan. Not just for cookies. A large sheet pan is great for savory dishes too.Mixing Bowl. I love this space-saving nested set of glass mixing bowls.Party Platter. Serve your wings on a festive platter to liven up your game day spread.

With wings this good, your guests will be wanting to intercept the next batch before it hits the table.