Sticky Honey Butter Chicken Wings
These sticky honey butter chicken wings are a quick and easy 5-ingredient recipe featuring a sweet and savory garlic herb glaze that delivers crispy, flavorful wings perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 6 wings per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary, or a mix), chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack or baking sheet, making sure they are not touching. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through at 15 minutes.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped herbs, cooking gently for 2–3 minutes without burning.
- Stir in honey and remove from heat once combined and fragrant.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour honey butter glaze over wings and toss gently with tongs until evenly coated.
- Return coated wings to the baking sheet or rack and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes at 400°F (200°C) to thicken the glaze.
- Let wings rest for 1–2 minutes before serving. Sprinkle extra fresh herbs on top if desired.
Notes
Pat wings dry before baking for crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to keep skin crispy. Cook garlic gently in butter to avoid bitterness. Coat wings while hot and finish with a short bake to set glaze. Adjust final bake time to avoid burning the honey glaze. Variations include adding smoked paprika or cayenne for heat, swapping herbs, or using olive oil for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 wings
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 27
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