Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Crispy, tender chicken wings coated in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze. These irresistible bites offer a perfect balance of tangy garlic and sweet honey, making them an ideal appetizer for any gathering.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This medium party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 1h (20 min prep, 40 min cook). It uses 12 ingredients — including chicken wings, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, honey — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, many wing sauces rely on regular soy sauce, so use soy sauce or tamari labeled gluten-free, and simmer the glaze in a clean saucepan. Bake the wings on fresh parchment.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and cornstarch for coating. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels; this is crucial for achieving crispy skin. In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. This coating will help create a wonderfully crisp exterior.
2 Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The wings should feel firm to the touch and have a satisfyingly crisp texture.
3 While the wings are baking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari), honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes fragrant. Stir in the sesame oil just before removing from heat.
4 Once the chicken wings are fully cooked and crispy, carefully transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the wings and toss gently to ensure each wing is thoroughly coated in the sticky glaze. The sauce should cling beautifully to the crispy chicken.
5 Serve the honey garlic chicken wings immediately while they are hot and glossy. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for a pop of color and fresh flavor. These wings are perfect on their own or served with your favorite gluten-free sides.

Nutrition (per serving)

135

Calories

10g

Protein

17g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Fiber

245mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

After patting the wings dry, leave them uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour or more if you have time. Drier skin crisps better at 400°F.
Simmer the honey garlic sauce until it coats a spoon. If it stays thin, it slides off the wings instead of clinging.
Toss the wings in the sauce just before serving, since glazed wings soften as they sit. Check that they reach at least 165°F.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings take?

Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings takes about 1 hour: 20 minutes to prep and 40 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings?

Check chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, honey before they go into Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings. Many wing sauces rely on regular soy sauce, so use soy sauce or tamari labeled gluten-free, and simmer the glaze in a clean saucepan. Bake the wings on fresh parchment.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings use?

Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings relies on tapioca starch, gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos, cornstarch or arrowroot. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings be stored?

After patting the wings dry, leave them uncovered in the refrigerator for an hour or more if you have time. Drier skin crisps better at 400°F.

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