Krista's Sticky Honey Garlic Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Place chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over chicken wings and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping wings halfway through. Raise the oven temperature to broil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
5. Transfer cooked wings to a bowl. Pour honey garlic sauce over wings and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a healthier version of traditional fried chicken wings.
• Honey and garlic are a classic flavor combination.
• Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the wings.
• This recipe is easily customizable – add more red pepper flakes for a spicier version, or use less honey for a less sweet version.