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Sticky Orange Chicken Wings with Honey Glaze

A pile of Sticky Orange Chicken Wings with Honey Glaze, glistening with sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Make crispy chicken wings coated in a thick, sweet, and tangy orange honey glaze. This recipe provides instructions for achieving a sticky texture perfect for serving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the wire rack.
  3. Bake the wings for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  4. While the wings bake, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and orange zest.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  7. Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens significantly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the glaze from the heat.
  8. Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour about half of the warm glaze over the wings and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Add more glaze as needed for desired stickiness.
  9. Return the glazed wings to the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze.
  10. Remove from the oven, garnish immediately with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, you can air fry them at 380°F (195°C) for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, before tossing in the glaze.
  • You can make the glaze up to three days ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop before using.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the honey by one tablespoon and increase the rice vinegar by one teaspoon.

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