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Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Chicken Wings

These brown sugar pineapple glazed chicken wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with sweet and savory flavor. Oven-baked to perfection and coated in a caramelized pineapple glaze, they are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken wings, split
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and grease lightly.
  2. Season wings with salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on the rack.
  3. Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
  4. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
  5. Bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch and water, then whisk into sauce and cook until thickened.
  6. Toss baked wings in glaze until fully coated.
  7. Return wings to rack and bake for 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat wings completely dry before baking for maximum crispiness. Always use a wire rack to allow air circulation. Do not skip the second bake — it caramelizes the glaze and locks in flavor. Serve immediately for best texture.