Description
Sweet, spicy, and sticky Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings made with juicy pineapple, brown sugar, and jalapeños. These oven-baked wings are crispy on the outside and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat chicken wings dry, then place in a bowl.
- Mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, soy sauce, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over wings and toss to coat. Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a greased wire rack on top.
- Arrange wings in a single layer, reserving marinade.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until crispy, brushing with marinade halfway through.
- Optional: Broil 3–5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest briefly, garnish with jalapeños if desired, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in.
- Use a rack to keep wings crispy while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American