Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings

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).

If you are interested in more about their origin, visit the wiki page for Buffalo Wings.

Apricot Glazed Chicken 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.
Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings

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.

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
  1. 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.
    apricot glaze in a bowl for wings
  2. 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.
    chicken wings marinating in apricot glaze
  3. 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.
    wings on a baking sheet

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Printable Recipe Card

Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings

Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings

A delicious Sweet & Tart Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings recipe for all you Wing lovers out there. These are baked and not deep-fried!
4.72 from 7 votes

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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 8
Calories 597 kcal

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

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.
Nutrition (1 of 8 servings)
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 382mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2.9mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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2 Comments

  1. Jane says:

    I love this recipe. Apricots are my favourite, so decided to try this recipe. It was the best I have ever made.

  2. Cheryl says:

    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.

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