Sticky Peach Chicken Wings
These sweet and Sticky Peach Chicken Wings are the perfect handheld food for any occasion, whether as an appetizer or a part of the main dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Keyword: air-fryer, appetizer, baked, chicken, chicken wings, easy, peach, savory, summer, sweet, weeknight meals
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 696kcal
CHICKEN WINGS:
- 2-2 ½ lbs. organic chicken wings, disjointed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
STICKY PEACH SAUCE:
- 1 cup peach preserves/jam
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup organic brown sugar
- ¼ cup organic chicken stock
- 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Pinch of sea salt + black pepper
PREPARE THE WINGS:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then add a wire rack atop. NOTE: Doing this step is a MUST to prevent sticking and ensures that the wings crisp up evenly. OPTION 2: Prepare a 12-inch oven-safe iron cast skillet and grease with butter.
Rinse your chicken wings and pat dry well to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Once dry, add the seasonings: salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, and oregano and rub everything together with your hands until wings are well coated.
Line each wing atop prepared wire rack on baking sheet side by side, about 1 inch apart.
Bake wings for about 20-25 minutes or until crisp and cooked through before adding the sauce.
TO MAKE THE PEACH SAUCE:
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the brown sugar, peach preserves/jam, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes---whisking until everything is combined and the sauce becomes smooth. Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes until is had a "sticky" consistency.
Once the wings have become crispy, remove from the oven and add them to the sauce, tossing until wings are fully coated.
Serve wings immediately with your favorite side or salad.
Bon Appetit!
- STORAGE: Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in oven when ready to serve.
- SWEETENER: You can always substitute honey with Agave or maple syrup instead of brown sugar, if desired.
Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg