Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the 3 cloves minced garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened and fragrant, not browned.

Add the ½ cup ketchup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp onion powder, and 1 tbsp honey. Whisk until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Raise heat to medium and simmer, stirring every minute, for 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and turns a deep auburn color.

Remove from heat, season with salt to taste, toss hot wings in the sauce to coat, transfer to a serving plate, spoon any remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.