Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

why make this recipe

Sticky Orange Chicken Wings are sweet, tangy, and easy to love. You get crispy wings with a glossy orange glaze. This recipe works for a weeknight meal, a game day snack, or a party plate. It uses a few common ingredients and cooks fast.

introduction

This recipe uses orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger to make a sticky glaze. You can bake or fry the wings. The glaze cooks quickly and coats the wings well. The result is bright flavor and a sticky, shiny finish.

how to make Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

1. Choose baking or frying. Baking is easier and cleaner. Frying gives extra crisp.
2. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
3. Season the wings with salt and pepper, then dip them in the orange mix to coat.
4. If baking, place wings on a parchment-lined sheet, spray lightly, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40–45 minutes, flipping once.
5. If frying, heat oil and fry wings about 10–12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
6. For the glaze, combine the remaining orange mix with cornstarch and water in a small pan. Bring to a simmer and stir until thick.
7. Toss the cooked wings in the glaze so they get fully coated. Serve hot.

Ingredients :

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking

Directions :

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. If frying, heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
3. Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper, then dip them into the orange mixture to coat.
4. If baking: Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway. If frying: Fry the wings until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining orange mixture with cornstarch and water. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened.
6. Toss the cooked wings in the glaze before serving.

how to serve Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

Serve them hot on a platter. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if you like. Offer napkins — these wings are sticky. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or a simple salad. A bowl of steamed rice also pairs well.

how to store Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

Cool the wings to room temperature. Put them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes or until hot. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep them crispy.

tips to make Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

• Pat wings dry before seasoning to help them crisp.
• If baking, use a wire rack on the sheet to let air circulate and make them crispier.
• Taste the orange mix before cooking and adjust salt or honey to your liking.
• If glaze is too thin, simmer longer. If too thick, add a little water.
• Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

variation (if any)

• Spicy: Add 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili paste to the orange mix.
• Citrus mix: Use half orange juice and half pineapple juice for a sweeter glaze.
• Sticky soy: Add 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce for a deeper flavor.
• Oven-baked with skin-on drumettes or whole wings work too.

FAQs

Q: Can I use bone-in chicken pieces other than wings?
A: Yes. Drumettes or small chicken pieces work. Adjust cooking time until fully cooked.

Q: Can I make the glaze ahead?
A: Yes. Make the glaze and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently before tossing with wings.

Q: How do I keep the wings crispy after glazing?
A: Toss them quickly in the hot glaze and serve right away. For extra crisp, glaze lightly and finish under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.

Q: Can I use fresh orange instead of juice?
A: Yes. Fresh-squeezed orange juice works well and gives brighter flavor.

Q: Is there a gluten-free option?
A: Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) to make it gluten-free.

Conclusion

For more ideas and a similar orange wing recipe, see Orange Chicken Wings – Lord Byron’s Kitchen.

Sticky Orange Chicken Wings

These Sticky Orange Chicken Wings are sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to prepare, offering a crispy exterior with a glossy orange glaze, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Wings

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
• Oil Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking Depending on the cooking method chosen

For the Glaze

• 1 cup orange juice Fresh-squeezed preferred
• 1/3 cup soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water To mix with cornstarch

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. If frying, heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
3. Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper, then dip them into the orange mixture to coat.

Cooking

1. If baking: Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway.
2. If frying: Fry the wings until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining orange mixture with cornstarch and water. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened.
4. Toss the cooked wings in the glaze before serving.

Notes

For garnishing, serve the wings hot on a platter topped with sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Offer napkins as the wings are sticky. These wings pair well with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or a simple salad. A bowl of steamed rice is also a good side.