Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Sauce

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This recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings makes an easy appetizer or quick meal. The wings have a tantalizing coating of sweet, citrusy orange sauce.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Orange chicken is everyone’s favorite Chinese food and takeout item.

Now, imagine the orange chicken transforming into crispy baked chicken wings in a coating of sticky-sweet orange sauce. Yes, these really are the best baked chicken wings you will ever eat!


How To Properly Handle Raw Chicken

baked orange chicken wings with homemade Chinese sweet sauce in a basket.

Raw chicken has bacteria that can make people very sick. For that reason, it’s important to handle your uncooked chicken wings properly. Keep these tips in mind:

  1. Use a dedicated plastic cutting board for raw chicken.
  2. After removing the chicken wings, throw away any packaging so that it doesn’t contaminate your counter tops.
  3. Wash your hands in hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before handling raw chicken wings. Afterward, wash anything that has come in contact with the wings. This includes your hands, cooking utensils, knives, kitchen counters, etc.
  4. Do not allow raw chicken or its juices to touch any other foods, especially foods that will be eaten uncooked, like celery sticks and dipping sauce.

How Long Can You Keep Leftover Chicken Wings

Oven baked chicken wings with orange sauce.

Oven baked chicken wings will keep well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

If you want to keep these crispy baked chicken wings for longer than four days, then simply freeze them.

  1. Allow the wings to cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Place the sheet into the freezer for about an hour, then transfer the frozen baked chicken wings into freezer bags or containers. If you use freezer bags, squeeze out as much air as possible to save space.
  3. Return the wings to the freezer where they will keep well for up to three months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reheat frozen baked chicken wings?

Allow the wings thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once they are thaw, place the wings on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake them in a 350F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

How many calories per serving?

This chicken wings recipe is 344 calories per serving.

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What To Serve With Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Serve this dish with other appetizers. For a dinner party, I recommend the following recipes.

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4.80 from 10 votes

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Sauce

These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are a great party appetizer or light meal for game day. The wings have a tantalizing coating of sweet, citrusy orange sauce.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs (1kg) chicken wings , tips removed, drumettes and middle sections separated
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt
  • black Pepper

Orange Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce, Rooster brand Huy Fong, optional
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth , or water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 5 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar , or red wine or Chinese white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine , or dry sherry, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (207°C). Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels. Transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss with the oil, along with some salt and black pepper. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, then place a baking rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack.
  • Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the wings are fully cooked and crispy, about 45 to 50 minutes. Be sure to check on them regularly.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the Orange Sauce in a saucepan. Heat until it thickens and begins to bubble. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • When the wings are done, remove them from the oven and add them to the orange sauce. Toss a few times to coat well.
  • Drizzle sesame seeds and chopped cilantro over the chicken wings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Just a Taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 344kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 553mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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28 Comments

  1. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  2. cjay says:

    After alot googling , found this recipe easier and straight forward . Want to prepare for my family this weekend since we have nowhere to go .
    Not good in the kitchen but will give this a go .

  3. Bryan says:

    Will the wings be crispy after coating with orange sauce? I would have thought the skin will go soggy.

    1. Suzanne says:

      I lived in Malaysia and I loved all Beeโ€™s recipes, I hv tried some of yr recipes (fail proof). Thank you so much. I did my on metric conversion frm google, easy as ABC.

      1. Rasa Malaysia says:

        Thanks Socy!