Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

Crispy air-fried wings tossed in a sweet, tangy orange glaze made from reduced orange juice, chicken stock, and fresh zest. No deep fryer, just an air fryer at 350°F.

Why You'll Love Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

You get crunch from the air fryer, sauce from an orange juice and chicken stock glaze reduced by half, and citrus from fresh zest stirred in at the end. No oil splatter, no deep-fry cleanup, just 15 to 20 minutes in the air fryer with a glaze brush in the last five.

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.

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Crispy air-fried wings tossed in a sweet, tangy orange glaze for game day or a late-night snack, no fryer required.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Notes

Storage: wings keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; re-crisp in a 400°F oven or air fryer for 5-6 minutes to bring the crunch back before glazing again.

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