Spicy Citrus Wings
These Spicy Citrus Wings are crispy, juicy chicken wings coated in a bold citrus glaze made with orange, lemon, and lime, balanced with honey and a spicy kick. Perfect for parties, game nights, or easy dinners, these wings deliver sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken wings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Baking powder (optional, for crispiness)
- Orange juice
- Lime juice
- Lemon juice
- Orange zest
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Hot sauce
- Fresh garlic (minced)
- Ginger (grated)
- Red pepper flakes
- Cornstarch
- Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Season wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder (if using).
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–7 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Toss baked wings in the sauce until fully coated.
- Return wings to the oven for 5–10 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Dry wings thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness.Baking powder helps create a crispy skin without frying.Adjust spice level by modifying hot sauce and red pepper flakes.Toss wings gently to avoid removing the crispy coating.
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