Description
Sticky and glossy chicken wings with a sweet, spicy glaze made from brown sugar, pineapple juice, and jalapeños. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the rack)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until the brown sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the wings and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a greased wire rack on top.
- Remove wings from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on the rack. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and juices run clear, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Broil for an additional 3–5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let wings rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped jalapeños or green onions if desired.
Notes
For a touch of sweetness, brush wings with warmed honey after baking. Use low-sodium soy sauce for reduced sodium content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wings
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg