Description
These Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy, featuring a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Each bite offers a juicy, tender chicken wing coated in a vibrant, tangy sauce that dances on your taste buds, leaving a lingering warmth from the chili peppers.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: 2 pounds, trimmed and patted dry
- Pineapple Juice: 1 cup, fresh or canned
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1/4 cup
- Chili Flakes: 1 tablespoon, adjust to taste
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pineapple Chunks: 1 cup, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the marinated wings on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- During the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the wings with additional marinade for extra flavor.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Marinate the wings overnight for deeper flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use agave syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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