Description
Sweet and spicy chicken wings with a mouthwatering explosion of flavor, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken wings and toss until they’re well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for added flavor.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with olive oil.
- Remove the wings from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and place them in a single layer on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Brush the wings with some of the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
- For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil for the last 3-5 minutes.
- Once finished, let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped jalapeños if desired.
Notes
For a milder version, omit the jalapeños or use bell peppers instead. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken wings, pineapple, spicy wings, appetizer, game day