Name: Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes, separated); 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserving a few tablespoons of juice is optional for thinner glaze if preferred); 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional, adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Description

These crave-worthy Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings are baked to crispy perfection and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-tangy glaze. They’re perfect for game day, parties, or a tantalizing family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2.5 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes, separated)
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserving a few tablespoons of juice is optional for thinner glaze if preferred)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1–2 teaspoons sriracha (optional, adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Wings: Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using).
Marinate the Wings: Pour about two-thirds of the marinade over the wings, tossing to coat. Reserve the remaining one-third of the marinade for the glaze. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Bake the Wings (First Pass): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange marinated wings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare the Glaze: While wings bake, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry. Add slurry to the saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened to a syrupy glaze.
Glaze and Finish Baking: Remove wings from oven. Brush generously with the prepared glaze. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until wings are deeply caramelized and sticky. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired, and serve hot!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins