Description
These Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings are a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a hint of heat, baked to crispy perfection and coated in a luscious pineapple glaze. Ideal for parties or a delicious game day treat, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create wings that are irresistibly flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Glaze
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top to ensure even cooking and crispy wings.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season them thoroughly with salt and pepper.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through to ensure even crispiness and thorough cooking.
- Make the Glaze: While the wings are baking, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, and optional chili flakes in a small saucepan.
- Simmer Sauce: Heat the saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens into a glaze consistency.
- Coat Wings: Remove the baked wings from the oven and toss them in the warm brown sugar pineapple glaze until each wing is well coated.
- Set the Glaze: Place the glazed wings back on the wire rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes to let the glaze set and become sticky.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the wings before serving for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your preferred spice level or omit them for a milder flavor.
- For extra crispy wings, broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic wing experience.
- Make sure to remove the wing tips before cooking—they tend to burn and are less meaty.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
