🍍 Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken Wings

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Sweet, tangy, and utterly irresistible—these pineapple-glazed wings are baked until golden and coated in a glossy, tropical sauce. Finger-licking good!

Prep Time: 15 minutes · Cook Time: 30 minutes · Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 · Dietary Tags: Dairy-Free · Kid-Friendly · Crowd-Pleaser

📖 Table of Contents

  1. Why You’ll Love These Wings

  2. Ingredients You’ll Need

  3. Quick Recipe Steps

  4. Step‑by‑Step Guide

  5. Marinade & Sauce Tips

  6. W-W Friendly Swaps

  7. Storage & Reheating

  8. Kristy’s Tip

  9. More BBQ & Wing Favorites

  10. Snap & Share!

1. Why You’ll Love These Wings

These wings bring tropical flair to the table—sweet pineapple, rich brown sugar, and a hint of garlic-ginger spice. Baked, not fried, for a lighter twist. They’re perfect for a lively family dinner or casual entertaining, and they come together in just 45 minutes!

2. Ingredients You’ll Need

Wings & Marinade

  • 900 g chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats

  • 120 ml pineapple juice

  • 60 ml soy sauce

  • 55 g brown sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Sticky Pineapple Sauce

  • 60 ml pineapple chunks

  • 8 g cornstarch + 30 ml water (slurry)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

3. Quick Recipe Steps

  1. Make marinade and coat wings. Refrigerate (at least 30 min).

  2. Bake wings at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, thicken leftover marinade with pineapple and cornstarch.

  4. Toss baked wings in warm sauce. Serve right away!

4. Step‑by‑Step Guide

Step 1: Preheat & Marinate

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until sugar dissolves.
Add wings, toss to coat, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Bake

Arrange wings on the prepared sheet. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

While wings bake: in a saucepan, bring leftover marinade and pineapple chunks to a simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened—should coat the back of a spoon.

Step 4: Coat & Serve

Toss wings in the warm sauce until glossy and fully coated.
Serve immediately—perfect with extra pineapple on the side!

5. Marinade & Sauce Tips

  • Flavor Power-Up: Marinate overnight for max taste.

  • Pineapple Hacks: Use fresh or canned chunks—both delicious.

  • Sweet Swap: Use coconut sugar or a light brown sugar alternative for a cleaner version.

6. W-W Friendly Swaps

  • Light Soy Sauce: Opt for low-sodium or light soy to cut sodium points.

  • Sweetness: Use coconut sugar or reduced brown sugar.

  • Less Oil, More Flavor: Skip oil in marinade; bake on a rack to let fat drip.

7. Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

  • Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes or in the air fryer at 375°F for 5–6 minutes. Refresh sauce if needed.

8. 📝 Kristy’s Tip

These wings are my go-to game-day snack—they get devoured so fast! I love how the pineapple balances the savory flavors, and guests always ask for seconds. Bake them right before entertaining to get that fresh, warm glaze perfection.

9. More BBQ & Wing Favorites

  • Twice-Baked Buffalo Wings

  • Sweet Chili Lime Wings

  • Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

10. 📸 Snap & Share!

Made these wings? Tag me @KristyCookRecipes on Instagram—I’d love to see your crispy-glaze creations! Drop your favorite dipping sauce in the comments. Let’s make dinner deliciously tropical! 🌴💛

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