🍍🔥 Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Wings
✅ Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy
✅ Oven-baked or air fryer-friendly
✅ Great as an appetizer or main dish
🍗 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2½–3 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
🍍 For the Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze:
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¾ cup pineapple juice
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (optional, for kick)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep & Bake the Wings:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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Pat wings dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange on the rack and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through.
2. Make the Pineapple Glaze:
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In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha.
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Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer another 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
3. Toss & Serve:
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Toss hot, crispy wings in the warm glaze until fully coated.
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Garnish with green onions, pineapple tidbits, or sesame seeds if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations:
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Extra sticky? Broil glazed wings for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
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Go tropical: Add a splash of coconut milk or a dash of rum to the glaze.
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Make it a meal: Serve with rice, grilled veggies, or a pineapple slaw.
Would you like a slow cooker version, boneless wing option, or a pineapple BBQ dipping sauce to go with them?
