These sweet and sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings make the perfect party appetizer or quick dinner! The savory soy sauce, honey, and sweet brown sugar make a tasty honey garlic sauce and craveable glaze.
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe
This honey garlic chicken wing recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. It has a ton of Asian flair that I absolutely love. From the fresh garlic to the soy and brown sugar, it’s a mouthwatering flavor combination.
If I had to choose, this would be one of my top picks for slow cooker chicken recipes. The wings are so tender and flavorful. Not to mention, the kitchen smells amazing as it cooks. Take it to the next level by finishing them under the broil to caramelize the sauce and slightly crisp the skin. I promise that you will have to make extra!
Why You’ll Love These Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Quick to prepare. Mix up the sauce and toss everything into the slow cooker. It takes less than 5 minutes in prep time.
- Cheap ingredients. Chicken wings are a cheap cut so you won’t be spending a lot of money to make this recipe.
- Bold and balanced flavors: This dish has incredibly balanced flavors and hits the perfect ratio of sweet and salty.
Recipe Ingredients
All you need is chicken and 4 easy ingredients to make this simple honey garlic chicken wing recipe. It’s one of my all-time favorites.
- Chicken wings: I like to use fresh chicken wings. Feel free to use frozen just be sure they are completely thawed first. Pat them dry with a paper towel before adding them to a slow cooker.
- Honey: The honey adds sweetness and makes the sauce nice and thick so it sticks to the wings.
- Soy sauce: For the umami and savory flavor, soy sauce is perfect. I like the low sodium variety but you can use regular as well.
- Garlic: I like to add garlic to so many recipes. It adds an intense and almost spicy flavor to dishes and it balances the sweetness perfectly.
- Brown Sugar: The combo of honey and brown sugar is perfect in this sauce. You can use light or dark brown sugar for a stronger molasses flavor.
How to Make Honey Garlic Wings
This “set and forget” chicken wings recipe with honey is easy to prepare and tastes delicious!
- Add the wings to the slow cooker. Arrange the chicken wings in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the sauce. Add honey, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar to a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Combine with the wings. Pour the sauce over the wings. Reserve about ¼ cup of the sauce for basting and set it to the side.
- Cook. Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on low.
- Brush and broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and add the cooked wings. Baste them with the remaining soy sauce mixture. Broil in the oven for a few minutes or until the glaze caramelizes.
- Serve. Garnish with green onions and enjoy as an appetizer or with your favorite side dish.
Tips and Variations
- Make it spicy. Add red pepper flakes or grated ginger to the sauce to add some heat.
- Make it sweeter. Use more brown sugar for more sweetness.
- Skip broiling. The broiling step is optional, the chicken will be fully cooked when it comes out of the crock pot.
- Try it with chicken thighs. Make this recipe with chicken thighs instead.
- Use a thermometer. If you’re unsure if the chicken wings are done, probe the thickest part of one of the wings with an instant-read thermometer. Chicken must be cooked to 165 degrees F internal temperature.
Storage Directions
Place leftover honey garlic chicken wings in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a lined sheet pan in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until warm.
Store these wings in a resealable bag for up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating for best results!
More Chicken Wing Recipes to Try
- Kentucky Bourbon Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Sweet Asian Chili Wings
- Dr Pepper Wings
- Baked Ranch Chicken Wings
- Coca-Cola Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 each garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In your slow cooker place all the wings.
- In a small bowl combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic and brown sugar.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce.
- Pour over the wings.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until tender.
- Optional; Place the wings on a foil lined baking sheet. Brush them with the reserved sauce and broil until glazy.
- Serve!
Last Step:
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- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If freezing, they can be stored for up to 2 months.
- You can add more brown sugar if you like a sweet wing.
- You can add some red pepper flake if you want a spicy wing!
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