Orange Soda Hot Wings

Crispy Baked Wings

Baking chicken wings is so easy and they are much healthier than fried wings. Coating the chicken wings with baking powder helps them crisp up in the oven. The wings are cooked at 2 temperatures. First they are baked form 30 minutes at 250 degrees and then another 30 minutes at 425 degrees. This ensures they are cooked through but also get crispy.

Orange-Flavored Sauce

The sauce has a wonderful orange flavor and a bright orange color. I use a cup of Fanta Orange, but Orange Crush would work well too. A tablespoon of orange zest adds more orange flavor. There’s also a few tablespoons of brown sugar in the sauce for sweetness.

Add Some Heat

To balance the sweetness in these Orange Soda Hot Wings, there’s 3 tablespoons of hot sauce and a few crushed red pepper flakes. I use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. It has the perfect flavor and heat for hot wings.

With their wonderful crispiness and the sweet and spicy flavored sauce, Orange Soda Hot Wings are sure to be a fan favorite.

Tips for Making Orange Soda Hot Wings

No need for a deep fryer to get wings crispy. You can coat them with baking powder which helps dry the skin out and allows it to get crispy as it bakes. Some people find that baking powder has a bitter taste. For best results, use an aluminum-free baking powder.

Serve with either a ranch dressing or a blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. Reheat in a 350 degree oven or air fryer.

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Recipe adapted from Southern Cast Iron

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