Description
Get ready to fall in love with these sticky, savory-sweet Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings — the ultimate answer to your next appetizer, game day snack, or easy dinner idea. Glazed in a glossy mix of brown sugar, pineapple juice, and a touch of spice, each wing bursts with bold, tropical flavor. Whether you’re searching for food ideas to impress guests or quick comfort food to satisfy your cravings, these wings deliver on all fronts. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe is your new go-to for flavorful finger food.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup pineapple juice
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
0.25 cup chopped pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
2. Toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
4. Bake wings on a wire rack over a lined baking sheet for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. (Air fryer method) Cook in batches for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through.
6. In a saucepan, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes.
8. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the glaze. Stir until thick and glossy.
9. Add chopped pineapple chunks to the sauce and cook 1 minute more.
10. Toss cooked wings in the warm glaze until fully coated.
11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For maximum crisp, dry the wings thoroughly and optionally let them sit uncovered in the fridge.
The glaze will thicken as it cools, so don’t overcook it.
Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the chili paste to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dinner
- Method: Oven / Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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