Orange Pecan Hot Wings
Description: 🔥🍗 The pecans really give these hot wings a delightful twist of flavor! Adjust the hot sauce to suit your palate. These wings are perfect whether served as an appetizer or as a main meal over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1052.9
- Fat: 61.2g
- Saturated Fat: 21.3g
- Cholesterol: 321.2mg
- Sodium: 1228mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 58.6g
- Protein: 50.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs chicken wings, cut into 3 pieces; discard tips
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tbsp catsup
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1-2 tbsp Tabasco sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the chicken wings into 3 pieces, discarding the tips.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange juice concentrate, and water until well combined.
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Coat with Flour and Pecans:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and chopped pecans.
- Dip the chicken wings into the egg mixture, then toss them in the flour-pecan mixture until evenly coated.
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Arrange in Baking Pan:
- Pour the melted butter into a 15×10 inch baking pan.
- Arrange the coated wings in a single layer in the pan.
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Bake the Wings:
- Bake the wings, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, combine the catsup, brown sugar, and Tabasco sauce to make the sauce.
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Add Sauce to Wings:
- After the initial baking, spoon half of the sauce over the wings.
- Turn the wings and spoon the remaining sauce over them.
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Continue Baking:
- Bake the wings for an additional 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the wings are cooked through.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once done, transfer the wings to a serving platter.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!
These Orange Pecan Hot Wings are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a flavorful weeknight meal. Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking and savor every bite of these crispy, tangy, and nutty wings!
