Description
These Spicy Orange Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy! Coated in a zesty orange sauce with a kick of heat, these wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for game day, parties, or any special occasion, these wings will be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust based on your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cornstarch. Ensure the wings are evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
- Make the Orange Sauce:
- While the wings are baking, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, grated ginger, garlic, and orange zest in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, then add the mixture to the saucepan. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Coat the Wings:
- Once the wings are crispy and fully cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the orange sauce over the wings and toss to coat them evenly.
- Serve:
- Serve the wings immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can broil them for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Adjust the level of spiciness in the sauce by adding more or less sriracha.
- These wings are great served with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance out the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 wings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg