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Sticky Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Sticky Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Wings

The Crispy Chef
These sticky pineapple-teriyaki chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a sweet, savory, and tangy glaze made with real pineapple juice. Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner, they’re finger-licking good!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 4 servings (6–8 wings each)
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large baking sheet
  • Wire rack (optional)
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs (1.3 kg) chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil. Mix baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle over wings to coat.
  • Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet (or directly on a greased baking sheet) in a single layer.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
  • In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Whisk into sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  • Toss baked wings in half of the glaze. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes to caramelize.
  • Remove wings and toss with remaining glaze. Serve hot with rice, slaw, or veggies.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use a wire rack when baking. Glaze the wings in stages—first to caramelize, then to finish with a shiny coat. Add sriracha for spice, or garnish with sesame seeds or peanuts for extra flavor. Works in the oven or on the grill.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword crispy chicken wings, game day wings, pineapple teriyaki wings, sticky wings
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