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Sticky Orange Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Style

A generous pile of Sticky Orange Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Style glistening with glaze on a white plate.
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Follow these steps to make chicken wings crispy in the oven and coat them in a sweet and tangy sticky orange glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed preferred
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Orange zest, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the wings finish baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  8. Slowly 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.
  9. Place the hot, crispy wings into a large bowl. Pour about three-quarters of the orange glaze over the wings. Toss gently until all wings are fully coated.
  10. Return the glazed wings to the wire rack on the baking sheet. Bake for a final 5 minutes to set the glaze.
  11. Remove from the oven, toss with any remaining glaze if desired, and garnish with orange zest and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, do not skip the baking powder step; it helps dry out the skin.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use slightly less liquid when making the sauce base.
  • You can make the sauce ahead of time and reheat it before tossing the wings.

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