Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings bring together the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This easy-to-make recipe features a tangy pineapple glaze that perfectly complements the heat from jalapeños, making it an ideal appetizer for game nights, barbecues, or family gatherings. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that stands out on any table. Bake instead of fry for a healthier twist without compromising on flavor. Get ready to dive into these mouthwatering wings that are sure to be the hit of your next event!
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 oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate wings in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a greased wire rack on top.
- Arrange marinated wings on the rack in a single layer and reserve some marinade.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Optionally broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve warm with garnishes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg