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Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

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Who doesn’t like sweet and sour chicken? It’s amongst one of my family’s favorite foods when ordering out, but who knew it was so easy to make at home! This beginner-friendly sweet and sour chicken wings recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household. It’s perfect for any occasion, and it’s not time consuming. You can make this chicken on your work days, school days, or for a weekend treat.

How to Make Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

These Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings will soon become a family favorite. They’re quick and easy to make and oh so tasty!
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Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword sweet and sour chicken wings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup of ketchup
  • 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sweet red chili pepper sauce
  • 1/3 cup orange juice

Instructions

  • Rinse you chicken under cool water, then pat dry.
  • Spray a pan or cookie sheet with a nonstick spray, then place the chicken onto the pan.
  • Bake the chicken in the oven on 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl add the sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, orange juice, and pepper sauce. Stir.
  • Now place the red sauce into a pan, and place in the stove top.
  • Turn the burner to medium high, and cook the sauce until it starts to boil. Be sure to stir.
  • Remove the sauce from the hot burner, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven.
  • WHILE IT’S STILL HOT place the chicken into the sweet and sour sauce.
  • Let the chicken sit in the sauce for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve.!

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If you enjoyed these sweet and sour chicken wings, check out some of my other chicken wings recipes!

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MEET THE RECIPE AUTHOR

Rosie

I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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  1. Rosie,
    Those wings were delicious! My kids kept asking for more. I had to pull two family packs of wings out of the freezer so that I can cook more tonight. Thank you for your great recipes.

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    • Hi there! I’m glad you liked the sweet and sour wings! Aren’t they freaking delicious? I am addicted to them! LOL

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  2. Hi Rosie,

    How can I get the instructions on the reipe or do I have to watch the youtube video? The same question for your peach cobbler.

    Thanks,

    Elvira

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  3. What I can use instead red wine vinegar. I don’t drin? Can I use broth, sparking water or just omit red winevinger. Can I use regular vinger

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