Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
These Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings deliver a perfect balance of savory and tangy sweetness. They are crispy, coated in a homemade sauce, and easy to prepare for any occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp baking powder for crispy texture
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce use gluten-free if needed
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp orange juice for zesty sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder.
- Arrange wings on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, orange juice, ginger, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once wings are cooked, toss them in the sauce until evenly coated. Optional: return to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.
Notes
For crispier wings, bake on a wire rack. Add chili flakes for extra heat.