Sticky, glossy, and packed with bold flavor, these oven-baked wings deliver everything you want from a takeout-style dish — without ever leaving your kitchen. The sauce gets its savory depth from tamari instead of regular soy sauce, which is the key swap that keeps things wheat-free without sacrificing that rich, umami-forward punch. A cornstarch-and-baking-powder coating on the wings before baking is the secret to genuinely crispy skin straight from the oven, no deep fryer required. While the wings roast, the honey garlic sauce comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop — honey, tamari, fresh minced garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar simmered into a thick, lacquer-like glaze that clings to every piece. A quick cornstarch slurry tightens it up perfectly so you get that satisfying, sticky coating rather than a watery drizzle. Finished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, these wings look as good as they taste and serve four people comfortably. Whether it's game day or a weeknight dinner, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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2 ½ lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil)
For the honey garlic sauce
⅓ cup honey
3 tbsp tamari
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with oil or nonstick spray.
2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and neutral oil until evenly coated.
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