Description
How to make sticky pineapple-teriyaki chicken wings with sweet pineapple juice and savory soy sauce that create the perfect game day crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pineapple-Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Wings: Pat wings completely dry with paper towels. Toss with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest on wire rack for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Make Sauce: Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger in saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes until slightly reduced and fragrant.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into simmering sauce and cook 2-3 minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat spoon.
- Bake Wings: Arrange wings on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Glaze Wings: Brush wings with half the sauce. Return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove and brush with remaining sauce for double coating.
- Rest and Serve: Let wings rest 5 minutes for sauce to set. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh pineapple. Serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Pat wings completely dry and let rest 30 minutes for maximum crispiness.
- Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and stored in refrigerator.
- Double-glaze wings for extra sticky coating that won’t slide off.
- Serve immediately while skin is still crispy for best texture.
- Leftover wings keep 3 days refrigerated in airtight container.
- Reheat in 350°F oven to restore crispiness, never microwave.
Allergy Information: Soy, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 285 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 22g