Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your gatherings and impress your guests. These oven-baked wings feature a tangy pineapple glaze that pairs perfectly with the heat of jalapeños, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these flavorful wings are sure to be a hit. Easy to prepare and healthier than traditional fried options, they offer a satisfying crunch without the excess calories. Dive into this delicious recipe and watch them disappear from the plate!
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and dry the chicken wings in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken wings and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top, greased lightly with olive oil.
- Remove wings from marinade, letting excess drip off, then arrange in a single layer on the rack. Reserve marinade for basting.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy, basting with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Optionally broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let rest briefly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg