ORANGE-PECAN HOT WINGS

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We like to use oranges and orange juice in lots of different ways-we even have an orange tree in our backyard. These chicken wings are a fun appetizer that our friends are very fond of. -June Jones, Hudson, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 pounds whole chicken wings
3 eggs
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
RED HOT SAUCE:
2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Cut chicken wings into three pieces; discard wing tips. , In a bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice concentrate and water. In another bowl or a resealable plastic bag, combine flour and pecans. Dip wings in egg mixture, then roll or toss in flour mixture. , Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange wings in a single layer in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients. Spoon half over the wings; turn. Top with remaining sauce. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.