Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings That Wow Every Guest
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Chicken Wings
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 medium Jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the marinade over the wings, cover the bowl and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a greased wire rack on top.
- Lay the marinated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, saving some marinade for later.
- Bake the wings for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown and sizzling, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through.
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for the last 3-5 minutes.
- Let the wings rest briefly before serving, garnishing with chopped jalapeños or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in chicken drumsticks for variation.
- Use fresh or canned pineapple juice for best results.
- Coconut sugar is a great healthier alternative to brown sugar.
- Adjust jalapeños according to heat preference or use bell peppers for milder wings.
- Fresh minced garlic is a wonderful substitute for garlic powder.
- Fresh onion can be used if preferred instead of onion powder.
- Regular paprika works if smoked isn’t available.
- Ensure soy sauce is gluten-free for gluten-free version.
- Freshly cracked pepper yields the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken, Chicken Wings, Spicy Wings, Appetizer