Name: Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup brown sugar (Measure and whisk into the juice until mostly dissolved.); 2 pieces jalapeños, finely chopped (For a milder version, seed the jalapeños.); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 cup soy sauce (Taste the marinade; adjust with salt or more soy if necessary.); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 lbs chicken wings (Rinse and pat dry before marinating.); 1 tablespoon olive oil (For greasing the wire rack.)

Description

These sticky and smoky chicken wings are marinated in a tropical pineapple sauce and roasted until crispy, making them a flavorful and exciting appetizer.

Ingredients

For the marinade

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar (Measure and whisk into the juice until mostly dissolved.)
2 pieces jalapeños, finely chopped (For a milder version, seed the jalapeños.)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup soy sauce (Taste the marinade; adjust with salt or more soy if necessary.)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the chicken wings

1.5 lbs chicken wings (Rinse and pat dry before marinating.)
1 tablespoon olive oil (For greasing the wire rack.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your 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, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper. Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well mixed.
Pour the marinade over the chicken wings in the mixing bowl. Toss the wings to ensure they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Cooking

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with olive oil.
Remove the wings from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Place them in a single layer on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade for later use.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Brush the wings with some of the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
If desired, switch the oven to broil for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking for extra crispiness.
Once done, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Cool the wings to room temperature and refrigerate if storing. They keep for 3–4 days. Reheat in a hot oven or under the broiler to maintain crispness. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ