Orange Chicken Wings

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Chicken Wings Glazed to Perfection on the Kamado Joe

These Champion Orange Chicken Wings are next-level and will satisfy every crowd. Created by Chef Eric Gephart, this recipe brings together bold citrus flavor, sticky-sweet heat, and savory garlic in one unforgettable bite. Perfect for your next tailgate, backyard party, or weeknight cook, these wings hit every flavor note.

Whether you're using your Kamado Joe with a Karbon Steel pan or looking to recreate competition-level flavor at home, this orange chicken wing recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Why Use the Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Pan?

The Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Pan is perfect for recipes like these Champion Orange Chicken Wings—it heats quickly, distributes heat evenly, and handles sticky, sugar-based sauces like a pro. Its lightweight yet durable design makes it easier to manage than cast iron, while still offering high-performance searing and simmering right on the grill. Whether you're sweating garlic, reducing marmalade, or finishing with a char, the Karbon Steel Pan is a flavorful, efficient, and easy-to-clean tool that brings serious versatility to your kamado cooking setup.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe layers heat, sweetness, tang, and umami in a way that mimics restaurant-style flavor but can be executed easily in your backyard. Cooking the wings low and indirect ensures they’re juicy inside, while the final glaze delivers that crave-worthy sticky finish.

By Chef Eric Gephart

Orange Chicken Wings

Serves: 4 people
Cook Time: 30 - 60 min
Skill:
Beginner:
Food:
Poultry

Ingredients

  • Orange Glaze

  • Chicken Wings

  • Garnish

Instructions

  1. 01

    Set your Kamado Joe to 400°F and place a Karbon Steel Pan on the grill to preheat.

    2. Make the Orange Wing Glaze

  2. 02

    Add oil to the preheated pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Stir in the orange marmalade and allow it to melt.

  4. 04

    Mix in BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and orange juice.

  5. 05

    Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, then add sriracha and red chili flakes.

  6. 06

    Remove from heat and set aside.

    7. Cook the Chicken Wings

  7. 07

    Season wings liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning.

  8. 08

    Reset the Kamado Joe for indirect cooking and stabilize at 400°F.

  9. 09

    Place the wings on the grill and cook for 30–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  10. 10

    Once the internal temperature reaches 170°F, remove from heat.

    11. Glaze & Garnish

  11. 11

    Toss the wings in the orange glaze until fully coated.

  12. 12

    Garnish with sesame seeds and orange zest.

  13. 13

    Serve hot and enjoy the sweet, spicy, citrus kick!

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