Description

Sweet, savory, and sticky chicken wings glazed with a rich brown sugar pineapple sauce, balanced with soy, garlic, and ginger for bold tropical-inspired flavor.

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats), patted dry

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup pineapple juice (canned or fresh)

1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Optional: pinch of chili flakes or hot sauce

Optional garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, crushed pineapple

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
Season wings with salt, pepper, and oil. Arrange on the rack in a single layer.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. (For air fryer: cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.)
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook 2–4 minutes until thick and glossy. Add chili flakes or hot sauce if desired.
Toss cooked wings in the warm glaze until fully coated.
Return glazed wings to the oven for 5–7 minutes or broil for 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.
Garnish as desired and serve warm.

Notes

Fully thaw and pat dry wings for maximum crispiness.

For thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a small amount of extra cornstarch slurry.

Wings can be baked ahead and glazed just before serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or air fryer for 5–7 minutes to maintain crisp texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked or Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg