Sticky Caramelised Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Sticky Caramelised Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you want!); ½ cup clear honey; ½ cup soft brown sugar; ½ cup dark soy sauce; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 1 tablespoon plain flour; sesame seeds

Try this homemade Sticky Caramelised Chicken Wings recipe the whole family will love. Made with chicken, tomato ketchup, olive oil and garlic. Easy step…

This Sticky Caramelised Chicken Wings relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as chicken wings, tomato ketchup, olive oil and clear honey. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 783 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken wings
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you want!)
½ cup clear honey
½ cup soft brown sugar
½ cup dark soy sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon plain flour
sesame seeds

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Pre-heat oven to 190c.
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Place Chicken Wings in a large roasting tin and cook for 20mins.
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Make up the sauce in a large bowl (see the next stage as to why it needs to be a large bowl) with all the ingredients, except the flour and cornflour, and put to one side.
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Take the Wings out of the oven and lay out a layer or two of kitchen roll on to your kitchen counter, take the wings out of the tin and place on the kitchen roll and lightly pat to get rid of excess fat.
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Pour away the excess fat from the roasting tin and put the flour in a large food bag or bowl, adding the Wings so that they each get a light coating of flour (they do not need to be caked in flour, just a light coating will do).
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Then add the flour coated wings to the bowl containing the sauce and mix around so that all the wings get coated.
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Then return to the roasting tin and put back in the oven.
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Every 10mins take the wings back out, baste them with the sauce, and turn them over to cook on the opposite side.
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Do this for 40 minutes.
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If after 40 mins the sauce still hasn't caramelised, mix the cornflour into a paste with a little water, remove the wings from the sauce and throughly mix the cornflour paste into the sauce.
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Return the wings to the tin and cook for a further 10mins.
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You should now have a thick jam-like layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan.
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Get a large slotted spoon and mix the wings around thoroughly in the sauce, being careful not to break them apart, as they will now be fall off the bone succulent.
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Sprinkle on the Sesame seeds And mix around one final time before serving.
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Enjoy!
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TIPS:.
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The quantity of sauce in this recipe is for a generous coating of sauce on each wing, so if you only want a light coating, either use 3 lb of wings or halve the sauce.
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This recipe would also work really well with pork ribs.
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In my opinion these wings are even better cold than hot - prepare the night before a picnic for a yummy treat that all your friends will be envious of!
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( make sure you take some baby wipes though as they sure are sticky & messy!
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Yum!

783

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken wings, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you want!), and more.

Yes, Sticky Caramelised Chicken Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
783 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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