Air Fryer Orange Chicken Wings

35 mins
Serves 4
https://sweetfamilymeals.com/recipe/air-fryer-orange-chicken-wings/

Directions

  1. 1Start by cutting the chicken wings into drumettes and flats, if they aren’t already separated.
  2. 2Start by cutting the chicken wings into drumettes and flats, if they aren’t already separated.
  3. 3Start by cutting the chicken wings into drumettes and flats, if they aren’t already separated.
  4. 4Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels—this helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
  5. 5Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels—this helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
  6. 6Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels—this helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
  7. 7In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, dried garlic, black pepper, and a light dusting of flour.
  8. 8In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, dried garlic, black pepper, and a light dusting of flour.
  9. 9In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, dried garlic, black pepper, and a light dusting of flour.
  10. 10Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  11. 11Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  12. 12Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  13. 13Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  14. 14Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  15. 15Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  16. 16While the wings are air frying, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  17. 17While the wings are air frying, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  18. 18While the wings are air frying, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  19. 19Add the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato paste (or ketchup), salt, dried garlic, and pepper to the pan.
  20. 20Add the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato paste (or ketchup), salt, dried garlic, and pepper to the pan.
  21. 21Add the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato paste (or ketchup), salt, dried garlic, and pepper to the pan.
  22. 22Stir well and let the glaze simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
  23. 23Stir well and let the glaze simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
  24. 24Stir well and let the glaze simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
  25. 25Once the wings are done, transfer them directly into the pan with the hot citrus glaze.
  26. 26Once the wings are done, transfer them directly into the pan with the hot citrus glaze.
  27. 27Once the wings are done, transfer them directly into the pan with the hot citrus glaze.
  28. 28Mix everything gently but thoroughly for 1–2 minutes, allowing the wings to soak up the sauce and get beautifully coated.
  29. 29Mix everything gently but thoroughly for 1–2 minutes, allowing the wings to soak up the sauce and get beautifully coated.
  30. 30Mix everything gently but thoroughly for 1–2 minutes, allowing the wings to soak up the sauce and get beautifully coated.
  31. 31Serve warm, optionally with fresh herbs or dipping sauce on the side.
  32. 32Serve warm, optionally with fresh herbs or dipping sauce on the side.
  33. 33Serve warm, optionally with fresh herbs or dipping sauce on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
  • 1.2 kg chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
  • 1.2 kg chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tablespoon flour, for light coating
  • 1 tablespoon flour, for light coating
  • 1 tablespoon flour, for light coating
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Dried garlic, to taste
  • Dried garlic, to taste
  • Dried garlic, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Juice of oranges
  • 2 Juice of oranges
  • 2 Juice of oranges
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 0.5 Juice of lemon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Dried garlic and black pepper, to taste
  • Dried garlic and black pepper, to taste
  • Dried garlic and black pepper, to taste

Equipment

paper towelslarge bowlair fryer basketpan

Tips

  • Pat wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to help them crisp up.
  • A light dusting of flour helps absorb moisture and gives a golden crisp.
  • Flip wings halfway through air frying for even cooking.
  • Mix wings gently but thoroughly in the hot glaze for 1-2 minutes to soak up the sauce.