Betty White's Chicken Wings

Indulge in the timeless flavors of "Betty White's Chicken Wings," a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines crispy baked perfection with a sticky, savory-sweet glaze. These wings are first seared for golden edges and then baked to achieve a tender, juicy interior with a satisfyingly crisp exterior. The glaze, made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and a touch of garlic and ginger, creates an irresistible balance of umami and sweetness. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a velvety consistency, perfectly coating each wing. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these wings are a sensational appetizer or finger-licking main dish. Perfect for game day, gatherings, or an easy weeknight treat, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.

Step 2

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then season evenly with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken wings for 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not fully cooked.

Step 4

Place the browned wings on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

While the wings bake, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the saucepan, allowing the glaze to thicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the glaze over the wings and toss until evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve the wings hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1267.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3485.5

Total Fat 214.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.1g
Cholesterol 1016.0mg	0%
Sodium 8426.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 116.9g
Protein 190.6g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 370.5mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2233.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 22.8%