Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at joint, wing tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet. This allows air to circulate around the wings for crispier skin.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is a crucial step for achieving crispy wings. In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing. This prevents steaming and promotes crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the honey garlic Parmesan sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a clean large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the wings and toss gently until every wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the sauced wings. Toss again until the cheese is evenly distributed and clinging to the wings. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at joint, wing tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet. This allows air to circulate around the wings for crispier skin.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is a crucial step for achieving crispy wings. In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing. This prevents steaming and promotes crispiness.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the honey garlic Parmesan sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a clean large bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the wings and toss gently until every wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the sauced wings. Toss again until the cheese is evenly distributed and clinging to the wings. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min