CiCi's Famous Apricot Wings Recipe

Name: CiCi's Famous Apricot Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle Catalina salad dressing; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 1 small jar apricot preserves; 3 cup flour; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 cup oil; 50 chicken wings (we prefer only drums)

Servings: persons

1
sift flour into medium mixing bowl
2
add salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder
3
rinse chicken wings and pat dry
4
dredge wings in flour mixture generously coating each piece
5
preheat oven to 325
6
heat oil in large skillet
7
fry coated chicken wings until golden brown
8
in medium mixing bowl combine preserves, soup mix powder and salad dressing.
9
Mix well!
10
after frying, dip each wing in sauce mixture and place on cookie sheet.
11
(I line my cookie sheets with foil for easier clean up)
12
bake for 15-25 minutes until sauce is bubbly.
13
be careful to not over bake as sauce is sweet and will char!
14
these are sweet and tangy.
15
to add heat to wings you can add red pepper flakes, chopped or minced jalapeno peppers or cayenne pepper.
16
I'm not a big fan of HOT wings so I like the sweet n tangy better.
17
:)

2946

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

397

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle Catalina salad dressing, 1 envelope onion soup mix, 1 small jar apricot preserves, 3 cup flour, and more.

Yes, CiCi's Famous Apricot Wings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

CiCi's Famous Apricot Wings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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