Best 12 Sweet Sour Chicken Wings Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings, a delectable dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these chicken wings are coated in a glossy, homemade sauce made with pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and a harmonious blend of seasonings. This recipe includes variations to suit your taste preferences, whether you prefer a classic sweet and sour sauce or a spicy kick with the addition of chili peppers. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken wings (separated and tips removed)
2/3 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2/3 cup vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Cover shallow baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Spread chicken wings in a single layer in pan.
  • Brown wings for 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and drain fat from pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile combine all remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a sauce pan.
  • Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy, stirring constantly.
  • Cover chicken wings with half of the sauce.
  • Reduce heat to 350° and bake 30 minutes.
  • Turn wings, cover with remaining sauce, bake 30 minutes more.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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These slow cooker wings are a fun appetizer for gatherings. I sometimes like to serve the saucy chicken over rice as a main dish. Either way you do it, these Asian-inspired wings will be a hit! -June Eberhardt, Marysville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h15m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
16 chicken wings
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Transfer wings to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add sugar mixture. Cover and cook on low until chicken juices run clear, 3 to 3-1/2 hours., Transfer wings to a serving dish; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR BAKED CHICKEN WINGS



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If desired serve with rice or noodles, pouring sauce from chicken over each serving. You can also cut down on calories by not dredging the chicken but just browning it in a roast pan (using cooking spray) on top of the stove, then adding the remaining ingredients as directed and roasting in the oven. It's good either way!

Provided by Judy Kiekens

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds chicken wings
1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
⅔ cup orange juice
⅓ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
  • Dredge chicken wings in flour. Heat butter in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Brown chicken wings in the hot butter, 3 to 5 minutes. Place browned chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Add the onion, orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic salt to the frying pan. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and very tender, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken wings, parts
3 beaten eggs
cornstarch
vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 cup catsup
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2" of oil in frying pan.
  • Dip chicken parts first in eggs and then in cornstarch.
  • Brown both sides in hot oil.
  • Place in single layer in large baking dish.
  • Heat sauce ingredients in pan until sugar and bouillon cubes have melted.
  • Pour sauce over chicken pieces in dish.
  • Bake in 375° oven for 45 min to 1 hour.
  • Turn over wings 1/2 way through cooking time.

SWEET AND SOUR GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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These festive, easy appetizers will get the party started.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint (wing tips removed)
1 teaspoon coarse salt plus more for seasoning
Ground pepper
4 cups pomegranate juice
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and upper thirds. Arrange chicken wings in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets; season with salt and pepper. Bake until deep golden brown, crisp, and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes, flipping chicken and rotating sheets halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high and cook until mixture is reduced by three-quarters (it should coat the back of a spoon), 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper (optional).
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl, add pomegranate glaze, and toss until coated. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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Great way to have chicken for dinner tonight. Serve with rice.

Provided by Milkyway67

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 fluid ounce) bottle Thousand Island salad dressing
1 (8 ounce) jar apricot jam
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)
6 large chicken wings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir Thousand Island salad dressing, apricot jam, and onion soup mix together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Arrange chicken wings into a baking dish; pour the sauce over the wings. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 891.9 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

SWEET & SOUR GLAZE CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Glaze Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hot Cook

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs chicken wings
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chicken wings.
  • Combine remaining ingredients to make glaze.
  • Add chicken wings and stir gently to coat.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and arrange wings on pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, turn wings and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.1, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 174.8, Sodium 898.9, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 22.4, Protein 43.1

SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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This sweet-and-sour chicken wing recipe, adapted from Everyday Food, is a family-friendly mea, isl sure to become a favorite appetizer or main in your home.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup sherry-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place chicken wings in a large resealable plastic bag or large bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together vinegar, oil, sugar, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Measure out 1/4 cup vinegar mixture and set aside. Pour remaining mixture over chicken; cover and transfer to refrigerator. Let marinate for at least an hour, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and bake, until juices run clear, about 30 minutes, basting with reserved marinade halfway through cooking. Remove chicken from oven and brush with any remaining marinade before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS



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can use any chicken, I just happen to like it on wings.

Provided by Teri Baines

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 c vinegar
1/4 c oil
1/4 c ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Blend well. Add vinegar, oil, ketchup and garlic salt. Stirring constantly , Cook over medium heat til it thickens and is bubbly. After it boils cook 1 min. Pour over chicken (I like wings) and cook in slow cooker apx 4 hours on low.

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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Enjoy these lip-smacking wings at Christmas parties, but keep the recipe in mind for your summertime cookouts, too. It's great year-round!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
8 pounds frozen chicken wingettes and drumettes, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Divide chicken wings and soy sauce mixture among two large resealable plastic bags; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, covered, 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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Categories     Poultry     Fry     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs Chicken Wings
1 C Potato Starch (or flour)
3 eggs
Seasoned Salt
Garlic Salt
MSG
Sweet and Sour Sauce
3/4C Sugar
3Tbs catsup
3/4 C pineapple juice
1/4 C water
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 C rice vinegar
1 tsp MSG
2 tsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cut skin away from end of chicken wing. With a knife, push meat away from bone. Form a mushroom-like shape. Put starch in a bag, season with salts and MSG> Put wings in bag and coat by shaking bag. Dip wings in beaten eggs and fry for about 15 minutes on each side. While frying, make sauce. Mix ingredients and heat over low flame. Put cooked wings in 9 x 13 " pan and pur sauce over wings. Baste and turn over wings at least once. Bake at 450 for 30 - 40 minutes.

GAME DAY SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WINGS



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this is a recipe that my husband learned when he was at the school for the blind. I have since taken to making them for the super bowl game and there are rarely any left.

Provided by Lynelle Caldwell

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb chicken wing portions (about 15-18)
1 c corn starch
3 eggs beaten
oil for deep frying
SAUCE
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c white vinegar
1/2 c red currant jelly
1/4 c soy sauce
3 Tbsp ketchup
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat evenly. Place eggs in a shallow bowl; dip wings in eggs.
  • 2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings for 8 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, jelly, soy sauce, ketchup and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. •
  • 4. Place chicken wings in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Pour half of the sauce over wings. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Turn wings; top with remaining sauce. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until coating is set. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen. I sometimes double the sauce and serve them over rice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh chicken wings: Fresh wings are more tender and flavorful than frozen wings.
  • Dry the chicken wings thoroughly: This will help the sauce to adhere to the wings and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the wings will not cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the wings are cooked through: The internal temperature of the wings should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular choices include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a casual weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy this classic dish in the comfort of your own home.

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