Spiced Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
These Spiced Orange Glazed Chicken Wings are the ultimate holiday appetizer, bursting with warm spices and a hint of sweetness. Freshly squeezed orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, and a dash of cayenne pepper blend together for a glaze that’s irresistibly sticky and delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings, these wings deliver a tangy kick, balanced with a touch of warmth and sweetness that will leave guests coming back for more.
The recipe is simple, starting with crispy baked wings and finishing with a caramelized orange glaze that coats every bite. The addition of cinnamon and paprika brings out a holiday flavor, while the fresh orange zest and green onion garnish add brightness and color to your serving platter.
Best of all, these wings can be baked in the oven, making them easy to prepare in batches for any size crowd. Perfectly glazed and packed with flavor, these wings are bound to be the star of any holiday spread.
Spiced Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Baking sheet, mixing bowl, saucepan, spatula, zester, tongs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh orange zest and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- While wings are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Remove wings from the oven and toss them in the glaze until well-coated.
- Return wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize.
- Garnish with orange zest and green onions before serving.
