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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

If you love sweet, flavor-packed chicken wings, this recipe is for you! These chicken wings make a generous batch, perfect for feeding a family or serving at game nights and parties. Easy to make and always a crowd favorite, these wings are guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Round out your meal with this savory Teriyaki Rice for a classic pairing, or balance the sweetness of the wings with The BEST Homemade Caesar Salad.

Reader Review

These came out amazing!

– Amy

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This recipe is incredibly easy to make – you’ll wish you tried it sooner!
Total Time: You can have these wings on the table in just 35 minutes.
Variations: Feel free to adjust the wings’ sweetness by adding more or less honey to suit your taste! You can also boost their flavor with extra seasonings in the marinade, like paprika, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes for a little heat. Serve your wings with some Air Fryer French Fries, warm roasted vegetables, or a refreshing Ginger Citrus Chicken Couscous Coleslaw for a full-on feast!
Tools For This Recipe: You will need a large sealing plastic bag, a large baking sheet, a small skillet for toasting the sesame seeds, and tongs for turning and serving the wings.

What You’ll Need for Ingredients

Chicken Wings: About 2-3 pounds of chicken wings make this recipe hearty enough to serve as a full meal that feeds a hungry crowd! Karlynn’s Tip: For the best results, use wings that are trimmed and separated into drumettes and flats, with the wing tips removed. This helps them cook evenly and makes serving much easier!

Soy Sauce: Be sure to use low-sodium soy sauce here! It helps balance the bold seasonings and honey glaze without making the wings too salty.

Honey: Honey gives these wings their signature sticky coating instead of a dry, crispy exterior. You can use any variety you like, from mild or light to dark, more robust honey. Karlynn’s Tip: If you love sweeter, extra-sticky wings, adding a little more honey won’t hurt!

Sesame Oil: Just a touch of sesame oil adds a toasted, nutty richness that rounds out the marinade with a classic teriyaki-style flavor!

Aromatics: Minced garlic and freshly grated ginger add a fragrant, zesty taste that perfectly complements the sweet, glossy sauce.

How To Make Baked Honey Sesame Sticky Chicken Wings

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

In a large plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients. Add in the wings and marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare your large baking sheet.
Remove the wings from the marinade and discard the remaining mixture.
Place the wings on the lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the wings reach a safe internal temperature of 165ºF and the sauce has formed a sticky crust on the outside. Turn the wings halfway through cooking.
Remove and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, then serve and enjoy!

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Baked Honey Sesame Sticky Chicken Wings

Marinate Ahead for Maximum Flavor: These wings taste even better when prepared in advance! Marinate your chicken wings overnight in the refrigerator to let the flavors fully soak into the meat before baking the next day.
Don’t Worry About the Deep Color: Your wings will turn quite dark while baking – especially after an overnight marinade. That’s completely normal! The soy sauce naturally darkens the chicken skin’s color as it soaks.
Let the Sauce Work Its Magic: Baking the wings a little longer helps the marinade reduce and thicken, coating the chicken beautifully. Since dark meat like chicken wings is naturally juicy and fatty, it’ll stay tender while the glaze becomes perfectly sticky!

Storage Instructions

These baked chicken wings are just as tasty the next day, making them perfect for a quick lunch or snack!

Refrigerator: Let the wings cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave, and brush a little extra honey or sauce over the wings to refresh their glossy coating.

Freezer: Freeze fully cooled wings in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months, following USDA food safety guidelines. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven to revive that sticky glaze!

More Delicious Chicken Legs & Wings Recipes

Who says wings are just an appetizer? Embrace these Chicken Legs & Wings recipes as the star of your next main meal!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings are quick, easy to make, and perfectly cooked every time – crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside!
My Detroit Honey Hot Wings bring the perfect balance of sweet heat, making them ideal for game day or a family dinner with a kick!
These Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are crispy, golden, and loaded with cheesy, garlicky goodness that everyone will love.

There you have it, folks! Don’t pass up the chance to make these wings right at home – they’re perfect for dinner, parties, or enjoying just because!

Give this recipe a try, savor every bite, and don’t forget to tell me all about your kitchen adventures in the comments below. You know that I love hearing how you make these recipes your own!

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn