Description
Zesty spicy orange chicken wings bring a bold fusion of citrus and heat to your table. Crispy, glazed wings deliver a tangy kick that will leave taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Spicy Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
Coating and Garnish:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine flour and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish, creating a spicy coating mixture for the chicken wings.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels, then generously season with salt and black pepper.
- Dredge each wing thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet to 375°F, preparing for crispy frying.
- Carefully lower coated wings into hot oil, frying in batches for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings fry, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a saucepan.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove wings from oil and drain on wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Immediately toss hot wings in the prepared spicy orange sauce, coating each wing completely.
- Transfer sauced wings to a serving platter, garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve immediately while wings are hot and sauce is glistening.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper level to control heat intensity, allowing personalized spice experience for different palates.
- Pat wings completely dry before coating to ensure maximum flour adherence and crispier texture.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer for precise oil temperature, preventing soggy or burnt wings.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 632
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg