ORANGE PECAN HOT WINGS

 

3 lbs uncooked chicken wing sections
3 eggs
1 can (6-oz) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tbsp water
1 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice concentrate, and water.

In a second bowl or a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and pecans.

Dip wings in egg mixture then roll or toss in the flour/pecan mixture.

Pour the butter into a 15" x 10" x 1" baking pan/ arrange wings in a single layer in the pan.

Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

While wings bake make the following sauce:

SAUCE:
2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 to 3 drops hot sauce

Combine well.

Spoon half the sauce over the wings and then turn them.  Pour the remaining sauce over the top.

Bake another 30 minutes or until the wing juices run clear.

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