Description
Boldly flavored chicken wings glazed with a tropical, sweet-savory sauce featuring pineapple and jalapeño.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well mixed.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken wings in the mixing bowl. Toss the wings to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with olive oil.
- Remove the wings from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place them in a single layer on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 25–30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Brush the wings with some of the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
- If desired, switch the oven to broil for the last 3–5 minutes of cooking for extra crispiness. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Once done, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped jalapeños if desired.
Notes
Marinade timing: 30 minutes for good flavor; 2 hours is ideal. Don’t marinate longer than 4 hours due to high sugar content. For extra crunch, pat wings dry and toss with baking powder before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg