Now, who doesn’t like some good chicken wings? Especially Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings? These baked wings are da bomb!
Chicken wings are generally known as Buffalo Wings and originated in the early ’60s in Buffalo, New York (hence the name).
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If you are interested in more about their origin, visit the wiki page for Buffalo Wings.
More often than not, chicken wings are made spicy and served with a dipping sauce like Ranch dressing (to cut the heat a bit).
Chicken wings are usually deep-fried to give it a nice crunch but many recipes now call for baking which is a little healthier for you.
Tips
- You can make these ahead of time by making the apricot glaze and adding the chicken. Cover and refrigerate. Bring wings to room temperature before baking.
I personally love this chicken wing recipe. The apricot glaze is delicious! The perfect combination of sweet & tart. I also love that I can bake these without having to pull my deep fryer out. I always seem to make a mess when using my deep fryer.
If you are a chicken wing lover like I am, give this one a shot. If you prefer your wings spicy, check out some of the other chicken wing recipes I have posted on this blog.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Honey – use your favorite brand for this recipe
- Apricot Preserves – use your favorite brand of preserves
- Hoisin Sauce – brings a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavor
- Soy Sauce – I like Kikkoman brand (no affiliation)
- Light Brown Sugar – you can also use dark brown sugar
- Garlic Cloves – Use more to taste if desired
- Ginger Root
- Cayenne Pepper – leave out if you are sensitive to spicy food
- Orange Zest – from 1 medium-sized orange
- Salt – a must for most recipes
- Ground Black Pepper – Freshly Ground as much as possible
- Chicken Wings – If using frozen wings thaw them according to the directions on the package
- Sesame Seeds
How to Make Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings
- In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cayenne and orange zest and blend a few more seconds. Transfer glaze back to the bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Salt and Pepper the chicken wings. Toss the wings in the glaze ensuring the wings are completely covered with glaze.
- Transfer wings to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 425°F, sprinkle sesame seeds over wings and bake for another 10 minutes until toasty brown.
Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Honey
- ½ Cup Apricot Preserves
- 2 Tsp Hoisin Sauce
- 2 Tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Peeled
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, Chopped
- ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Tsp Orange Zest
- Salt and Pepper, To Taste
- 36 Chicken Wings
- ¼ Cup Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cayenne and orange zest and blend a few more seconds. Transfer glaze back to the bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Salt and Pepper the chicken wings. Toss the wings in the glaze ensuring the wings are completely covered with glaze.
- Transfer wings to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 425°F, sprinkle sesame seeds over wings and bake for another 10 minutes until toasty brown.
Notes
I love this recipe. Apricots are my favourite, so decided to try this recipe. It was the best I have ever made.
I loved this recipe. I am a great fan of wings so figured I would give this recipe a try. It was the best I have ever made. Thanks to the chef for posting this recipe.