Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

Crispy air-fried wings tossed in a sweet, tangy orange glaze. A simple way to elevate your game-day or late-night snack without ever turning on the fryer.

Why You'll Love Orange Glazed Chicken Wings❤️

You get crunch, you get sauce, you get citrus. All without oil-splatter or deep-fry drama. It's fast, addictive, and endlessly riffable.

Tips and Tricks

• Pat the wings dry before seasoning - that's where the crisp comes from.
• Reduce your glaze slowly - it thickens naturally.
• Brush glaze during the final minutes to prevent burning.

Variations

• Swap orange for blood orange or mandarin.
• Add soy or hoisin to glaze for umami depth.
• Stir in chili flakes for sweet heat.

Substitutions

• No air fryer? Bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes.
• Use boneless chicken thighs for a sticky snack option.
• Try lemon juice in place of orange for a brighter twist.

Best served with

• Ranch or blue cheese dressing
• Thin-cut fries or sweet potato wedges
• Celery sticks and cold drinks

How to Store Leftovers

Store wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in air fryer or oven at 350°F until hot.

Re-glaze before serving to bring back the shine.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

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Crispy air-fried wings tossed in a sweet, tangy orange glaze. A simple way to elevate your game-day or late-night snack without ever turning on the fryer.

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Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired

Calories: 368

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 6 chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• scallions for garnish

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Saucepan
• Tongs
• Microplane
• Mixing bowl
• Basting brush

Method

 

Make the Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, simmer orange juice and chicken stock over medium heat until reduced by half.
2. Stir in fresh orange zest and set aside.

Cook the Wings

1. Pat wings dry with paper towels.
2. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
4. Add wings in a single layer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Glaze and Finish

1. With 5 minutes left, brush wings with orange glaze.
2. Cook until crisp and glossy.
3. Plate wings and drizzle with remaining glaze.
4. Garnish with thin-sliced scallions.

To Plate

1. Serve hot with dipping sauces on the side.
2. Add celery sticks or fries to make it a meal.
3. Pair with crisp beer or citrus soda for contrast.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

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