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Grilled chicken pieces topped with glossy sauce and chopped green onions are served on a plain white plate atop a wooden surface.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired
Calories: 368
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

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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