Air Fryer Orange Chicken Wings
These air fryer orange chicken wings are juicy, crispy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Made with fresh orange and lemon juice, a touch of soy sauce, and a buttery glaze, they’re the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory. The air fryer gives them a golden finish without deep frying, making this an easy and lighter wing recipe you'll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon flour for light coating
- Salt to taste
- Dried garlic to taste
- Black pepper to taste
🍊 Citrus Glaze
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
- 20 g unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Dried garlic and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep the Wings
- Start by cutting the chicken wings into drumettes and flats, if they aren’t already separated. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels—this helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
Season and Coat
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, dried garlic, black pepper, and a light dusting of flour. The flour helps soak up any remaining moisture and gives the wings that golden crisp.
Air Fry the Wings
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Make the Citrus Glaze
- While the wings are air frying, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato paste (or ketchup), salt, dried garlic, and pepper. Stir well and let the glaze simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
Combine and Finish
- Once the wings are done, transfer them directly into the pan with the hot citrus glaze. Mix everything gently but thoroughly for 1–2 minutes, allowing the wings to soak up the sauce and get beautifully coated. Serve warm, optionally with fresh herbs or dipping sauce on the side.
Ready to Serve
- Transfer the crispy wings into the warm citrus glaze and let them finish together. Plate and serve hot with fresh herbs or your favorite dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy every tangy, golden bite!
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
