These Orange Chicken Wings are a quick and easy recipe tossed in a sweet and tangy DIY sauce that uses fresh orange juice and zest to really elevate the flavor.

Orange Chicken Wings are a delectable dish where chicken wings are baked then coated with a flavorful orange-based glaze, resulting in a sweet, tangy, and savory taste. They are a fun way to change up your usual chicken wings and really bump up the flavor.
You can bake these wings, air fry them, pressure cook them, or grill them. Any way you cook them, they will turn out great when tossed in the orange sauce.
The best thing about chicken wings is that they really are a blank canvas, so you can cook them in any sauce/marinade that you like! We love to try out different flavors. Our favorites are these orange chicken wings, spicy Korean chicken wings, and Jerk chicken wings, but here are all our sauce flavors if you want to try even more.
Ingredients Needed

- Chicken wings – I like to use party wings that are a slightly smaller size, with the wing and leg separated.
- Olive oil
- Fresh Orange Juice and Zest – Using fresh squeezed orange juice and zest really makes a big difference instead of bottled or concentrated orange juice.
- Soy Sauce – I use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the salt level down.
- Garlic – Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Honey – This is the sweetener for the orange sauce. It can be substituted with agave syrup or a sugar-free alternative, if you want.
- Red Chili Flakes – These offer heat and a touch of spice; if you prefer mild wings use less.
- Ginger – I always use fresh ginger for the best flavor, but powdered ginger will work too.
- Cornstarch and cold water – To thicken up the glaze.
Helpful Tips
- Zest the orange before juicing it; it’s easier to zest a whole orange rather than a peeled one.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crispy skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Adjust the cornstarch-water ratio to control the thickness of the glaze; more cornstarch for a thicker sauce, less for a lighter coat.
- Keep an eye on the wings during the baking process to prevent overcooking and drying them out.

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Orange Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) chicken wings
- 1 tablespoons (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) fresh orange juice + zest from the orange
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) red chili flakes omit to reduce heat
- 1/2 tablespoon (4 g) ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Combine the chicken wings and olive oil together in a bowl and toss to coat. Spread the wings on the baking sheet.
- Bake the wings for 30 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, honey, chili flakes, and ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a bowl and pour into the sauce. Raise the heat to medium high to lightly boil the sauce until it’s thickened to a syrupy consistency.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, baste the chicken wings on both sides with some of the sauce.
- When the chicken wings reach 165° F internal temperature, take them out of the oven. Toss the wings with the remaining sauce and serve hot.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.