Description
These Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings are a sweet and tangy chicken wing recipe featuring a luscious pineapple glaze made with brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger. Crispy-baked wings are coated in a sticky glaze that balances sweetness with a hint of spice, making them perfect for game day or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
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 allow the wings to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor before baking.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the seasoned wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the wings halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Make Glaze: While the wings are baking, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, and chili flakes in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer Glaze: Allow the sauce to cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens to a sticky, glaze-like consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Coat Wings: Remove the baked wings from the oven and toss them in the warm brown sugar pineapple glaze until they are thoroughly coated with the sweet and tangy sauce.
- Set Glaze: Return the glazed wings to the wire rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes in the oven to set the glaze and ensure the wings are hot and sticky.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the wings from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chili flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Make sure to pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly before baking to achieve crispiness.
- You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and reheat it gently when ready to coat the wings.
- Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic accompaniment.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
