Orange Hot Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Orange Hot Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, wingtips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Orange Hot Honey Glaze
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Sriracha or Frank's RedHot
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for air circulation.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the orange hot honey glaze. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the orange juice, honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering glaze, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm orange hot honey glaze over the wings and toss gently with tongs until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the Orange Hot Honey Glazed Chicken Wings immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Orange Hot Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, wingtips removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Orange Hot Honey Glaze
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Sriracha or Frank's RedHot
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin. In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for air circulation.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the orange hot honey glaze. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the orange juice, honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly reduce.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering glaze, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm orange hot honey glaze over the wings and toss gently with tongs until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the Orange Hot Honey Glazed Chicken Wings immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min