Blood Orange Soda Glazed Bat Wings
Blood Orange Soda Glazed Bat Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, wing tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Blood Orange Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups blood orange soda
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. This helps achieve crispy skin.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Bake the Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Flip and Continue Baking: Flip the wings and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Make the Glaze: While the wings are baking, combine blood orange soda, blood orange juice, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Thicken the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering blood orange mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Glaze the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the blood orange glaze over the hot wings and toss gently until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh blood orange slices or chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Blood Orange Soda Glazed Bat Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, wing tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Blood Orange Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups blood orange soda
- 1/2 cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. This helps achieve crispy skin.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Bake the Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Flip and Continue Baking: Flip the wings and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Make the Glaze: While the wings are baking, combine blood orange soda, blood orange juice, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Thicken the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering blood orange mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Glaze the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the blood orange glaze over the hot wings and toss gently until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh blood orange slices or chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 5 min