Sticky Orange Chicken Wings: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:43 minutes
Total Time:58 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Zest of one orange (for extra flavor)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top.
Prepare the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Arrange on the Baking Sheet: Place the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. This allows the heat to circulate, making the wings crispy.
Bake the Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
Make the Orange Sauce: While the wings are baking, combine the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Coat the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the orange sauce over the wings, tossing to coat evenly.
Return to the Oven: For an extra sticky glaze, return the coated wings to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Garnish: Once removed from the oven, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the wings for added flavor and presentation.
Serve Immediately: These wings are best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven for maximum stickiness.