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Sticky Orange Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Style

A pile of crispy oven-baked Sticky Orange Chicken Wings coated in a shiny glaze, served on a white plate.
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Follow this recipe to make crispy, sticky orange chicken wings baked in your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed preferred
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps the skin dry out and crisp up.
  3. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Do not let them touch.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  8. Whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest.
  9. Once the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl.
  10. Pour about half of the orange sauce over the hot wings. Toss gently until all wings are coated. Add more sauce as desired, reserving some for dipping if you prefer.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, place the baking sheet in the oven while it preheats. This preheats the rack surface.
  • Do not skip the baking powder step; it is key for oven-baked crispiness.
  • You can make the sauce up to three days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before tossing with the wings.

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