Sticky Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Wings are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken wings coated in a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 lb (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
¾ teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
1½ cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and well drained
1 teaspoon neutral oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onions
Instructions
Prep the wings. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a lightly oiled wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet. Pat the wings dry, then toss with the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer with space between them.
Bake until crisp. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and crisp. The thickest part of the wings should reach 165°F (74°C) without the thermometer touching bone.
Make the glaze. While the wings bake, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer for 6–8 minutes. Stir the cornstarch mixture again, pour it in, and simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring until the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
Sear the pineapple. Pat the chunks dry. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pineapple for about 2 minutes per side, until golden in spots.
Glaze and serve. Toss the hot wings with enough glaze to coat them, then return them to the oven for 3–5 minutes to set the glaze. Pile them onto a serving dish with the pineapple, brush with any remaining glaze, and sprinkle with parsley or green onions.
Notes
Ensure the wings are well-dried before seasoning for maximum crispiness.
Adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar and honey to taste.
For extra flavor, marinate the wings in the seasoning for a few hours before baking.