Description
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that perfectly balances sweetness, savory depth, and a hint of citrus.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups oil for frying
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat wings evenly in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Drain wings on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic briefly until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice, then cook until smooth and glossy.
- Toss wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Toss wings in sauce just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Use an air fryer or oven for a lighter version.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
