Jeff Misenti
February 22, 2026
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
45 min Cook
1 hr 5 min Total
4 Servings
Chicken wings can be the perfect meal when combined with the right sides. Yet, they’re not always easy to get right, especially when going for a perfectly crisp skin and a sticky glaze. That’s where this recipe can help.
This version delivers a savory and sweet combination, mixing soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey with five-spice for a familiar finish. The recipe is easy to customize with more heat or sweetness, too.
As fast-food prices for wings are now insanely high, having a great recipe to use at home on a budget makes great sense. Especially when they taste this good.
If you’re after some fantastic Chinese-style chicken wings, check out the ingredients and cooking steps below.
Chicken Wings Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken wings, separated at joints
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (optional, for garnish)
Chicken Wings Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on top so the wings cook evenly and don’t sit in grease.
- Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, five-spice, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add wings and toss until every piece is coated.
- Chill them for 20 minutes for better flavor, or up to 2 hours if you’ve got the time.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Keep any leftover marinade in the bowl.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Pull the tray out and brush the wings with some of the reserved marinade.
- Flip the wings, brush again, then bake for 25 minutes more, until caramelized and cooked through. Aim for 165°F in the thickest part.
- Rest for 5 minutes.
- Finish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if you want the extra crunch and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 450cal
Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 1450mg