Sweet Orange Chili Glazed Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
• oil (neutral flavor), as needed
• kosher salt, as needed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Korean chili flakes
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup red chili paste
• sliced green onions, to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F. Spread the chicken wings out onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle enough oil over top to coat the wings well and season them with a sprinkle of salt. Evenly distribute the garlic powder and Korean chili flakes over the wings. Toss well.

2. 2

   Spread the wings back out onto the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake the wings for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Start the sauce by combining the orange juice, water, honey, and red chili paste in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook until thickened.

4. 4

   Fill a shallow, heavy-bottom pot with oil about ½ way to the top. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350F.

5. 5

   When done, remove the wings from the oven. Cool slightly.

6. 6

   Working in batches, fry the wings until golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wings to a paper-towel lined tray. Once some of the oil has soaked into the paper towels, immediately transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Pour the sauce into the mixing bowl and toss until the wings are fully coated.

8. 8

   Garnish the wings with sliced green onions.