Sticky Orange Chicken Wings (Printable)
Crispy baked wings glazed with sweet orange, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for irresistible sticky flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
→ Marinade & Glaze
02 - 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
03 - 2 tbsp orange zest
04 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour half the marinade over the wings. Toss to coat. Reserve the other half for glazing.
05 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
06 - Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes more, until thick and glossy.
07 - Remove wings from oven. Toss in the sticky orange glaze until fully coated.
08 - Arrange wings on a platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tangy, with just enough heat to keep things interesting
- These wings disappear faster than any other appetizer I have ever served, and the recipe is forgiving enough to double for a crowd
02 -
- Pat those wings completely dry before marinating, any moisture on the skin will prevent proper crisping and nobody wants a soggy wing
- The glaze thickens quickly once you add the cornstarch, so keep stirring and remove from heat as soon as it reaches your desired consistency
03 -
- If you want extra crispy wings, broil them for 2 to 3 minutes after the initial baking time, but watch closely because honey based glazes can go from golden to burned quickly
- Substitute maple syrup for the honey if you want a slightly deeper flavor profile, it pairs beautifully with the orange