Apricot Glaze Chicken Wings

The perfect wing appetizer, apricot glaze wings are made with a sweet apricot glaze that covers each chicken wing. A delicious and enticing dish, Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings blend savory, acidic, and mildly spicy flavors with the sweetness of apricot preserves.

A delectable apricot glaze, consisting of soy sauce, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a hint of ginger, is applied on the wings. As it covers the crispy chicken wings, the glaze caramelizes, resulting in a flavorful blend that is precisely right. These wings are golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, whether you bake or grill them. Serve them with a side of dipping sauce for a delicious supper or as an appetizer at parties. These wings are a crowd-pleaser because of the additional flavor that the hint of spiciness from the red pepper flakes brings.

 

Ingredients:

Here is the list of that you are going to need for making Apricot Glaze Chicken Wings

As for the chicken wings:

• Two pounds of chicken wings
• One spoonful of the olive oil
• To taste, add salt and pepper
• One dash of garlic powder
• A teaspoon of powdered onion
• One teaspoon of smoked paprika (optional; adds flavor)

Regarding the apricot glaze:

• 1/2 cup of apricot jam or preserves
• One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar
• Two tablespoons of soy sauce
• One tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• One teaspoon of freshly chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• Flakes of red pepper (optional; to taste)

 

Instructions:

• Turn the oven on to 400°F (200°C) or get your grill ready.
• To make the chicken wings crispy, pat them dry with paper towels.
• Toss the wings in a big bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (if using) until they are equally covered.
• Bake or grill the wings:
  • The oven method: Arrange the wings on a wire rack or a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake until golden and crispy, turning halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Grill method: Turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook, turning occasionally, until the wings are cooked through and have a crispy outside, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) while the wings are cooking.
• Bring to a simmer and gradually thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes, over medium heat, stirring regularly.
• As necessary, taste and adjust the seasoning. For saltiness, add a little extra soy sauce; for tang, add a dash of vinegar.
• Adjust the seasoning according to taste. Add a dash of vinegar for tang or a sprinkle extra soy sauce for saltiness.
• After cooking and crisping, move the wings to a big dish. To ensure uniform coating, pour the apricot glaze over the wings and toss.
• Serve the wings right away, and if you want, top them with sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Accompany it with your preferred dipping sauce!