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Orange Chicken Wings

These orange chicken wings are just like regular orange chicken but served up as wings instead. They’re great for parties and entertaining!

Crispy Baked Orange Chicken Wings on a white plate

With Lunar New Year approaching, I thought I’d do an Asian-themed recipe week, starting with these orange chicken wings. Crispy baked wings are glazed with a sticky orange sauce.

It’s basically like a regular orange chicken recipe but using wings instead. These were so pretty and bright, and they tasted delicious.

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings
  • Chopped scallions or green onions
  • Orange juice
  • Granulated sugar
  • Vinegar
  • Light soy sauce
  • Minced garlic cloves
  • Minced ginger
  • Sriracha or a few pinches of red pepper flakes – increase the amount if you want spice orange chicken wings.
  • Cornstarch

close-up photo of Crispy Baked Orange Chicken Wing

How to Make Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Sauce

Pat the wings try and lay them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them for about 40 to 50 minutes at 400°F or until they are cooked through (165°F), and the skin is crispy.

About 10 minutes before the wings are done, make the sauce. Combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sriracha in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water. Add this mixture to the sauce and stir until the sauce is thickened. This should only take about a minute.

Brush the orange glaze on the baked wings. Place them on a plate and sprinkle the scallions over the top for garnish.

Storage Tips

I think these wings are best when they are made. The sauce will soften the crispy skin when they are refrigerated.

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I recommend reheating them in an air fryer or in the oven.

photo of Crispy Baked Orange Chicken Wings

These wings are perfect for your next party. They make such a delicious appetizer, and the prep work is pretty easy too.

More Chicken Wing Recipes

Orange Chicken Wings

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
These orange chicken wings are just like regular orange chicken but served up as an appetizer instead. They're great for parties and entertaining!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb party chicken wings
  • chopped scallions  optional garnish

for the glaze

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/8 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat wings dry with paper towel and then lay them on a baking sheet. Place into oven and roast for about 40-50 minutes or until the skins of the wings reach desired crispness.
  • When chicken is about 10 minutes from finished, make the sauce on the stove. Add all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch + 2 tbsp water. Bring to a simmer, stirring in between. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water, then add to the mixture. Stir until sauce becomes thick (should take less than 1 minute). Brush finished wings with glaze. Garnish with scallions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.17of recipe, Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 355mg, Sugar: 10g, NET CARBS: 12

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

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2 comments on “Orange Chicken Wings”

  1. I’ve never baked chicken wings ‘naked’ before. Does the skin turn out pretty crispy? I used to deep fry naked wings but it’s a total hassle (& mess) so wondering if the  baking method can produce same crispy skin that I love.

    • yes, it is definitely crispy when you bake it! just bake it long enough until it’s crispy, which is usually around 40 minutes for me.