Description
These Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings #2 are coated in a simple homemade sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Baked until tender and glazed, these wings are an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game days, and family gatherings.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, tangy, savory, sticky, comforting
Equipment Needed
Whisk
9 x 13-inch baking dish
Basting brush
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
24 chicken wings, separated
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Sweet & Sour Sauce
½ cup ketchup
½ cup vinegar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Instructions
Prepare the Wings
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Sweet & Sour Sauce
- While the wings bake, combine the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
Finish the Wings
- Remove the wings from the oven.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the wings.
- Turn the wings to coat thoroughly.
- Return the baking dish to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, turning and basting every 10 to 15 minutes.
- Continue baking until the wings are tender, glazed, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Mix in 1 teaspoon hot sauce for a sweet-spicy version.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Make-Ahead Tips
The sauce can be prepared up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated.
Cooked wings can be reheated in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice, coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or Asian-style noodles.
Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Perfect for parties, potlucks, family dinners, and game-day gatherings.
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS #2 (Classic Sticky Sweet-Tangy Wings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the wings bake, combine the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove the wings from the oven.
- Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the wings.
- Turn the wings to coat thoroughly.
- Return the baking dish to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, turning and basting every 10 to 15 minutes.
- Continue baking until the wings are tender, glazed, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Mix in 1 teaspoon hot sauce for a sweet-spicy version.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. Make-Ahead Tips The sauce can be prepared up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated.
Cooked wings can be reheated in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed through. Serving Suggestions Serve with rice, coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or Asian-style noodles.
Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Perfect for parties, potlucks, family dinners, and game-day gatherings.
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Inspired by traditional sweet-and-sour sauces that blend ketchup, vinegar, and sugar into a classic sweet-tangy glaze.
Source: All Recipes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 8 servings)
Calories: 245
Protein: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Sodium: 310 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 12 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 24 chicken wings Difficulty: Easy
