Pineapple Brown Sugar Chicken Wings
Sticky, sweet, and crispy chicken wings with a pineapple brown sugar glaze. Baked or air fried to perfection, these wings are dangerously addictive and totally unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
- 1 cup pineapple juice no pulp
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp lime juice fresh preferred
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water for mixing with cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if baking.
- Pat chicken wings dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake wings for 25–30 minutes or air fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water, stir into the sauce, and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Toss cooked wings in the glaze. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture. You can prepare the glaze ahead and refrigerate for 2 days. For a citrus twist, swap pineapple juice for orange juice. Great with rice or veggies on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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