Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings Recipe
These Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings are a deliciously sweet and spicy treat, marinated in a tangy pineapple and jalapeño sauce, then baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for game day or a flavorful appetizer, these wings combine the bright notes of pineapple juice and the heat of jalapeños with smoky paprika and savory soy sauce for a well-rounded bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (including marination)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings
Marinade
- 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
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wings. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place them in a large mixing bowl ready for marination.
- Make the Marinade. In a separate bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, finely chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
- Marinate the Wings. Pour the marinade over the chicken wings, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to develop deeper flavor.
- Prepare Baking Setup. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Wings for Baking. Remove wings from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and place them in a single layer on the wire rack. Keep the leftover marinade for basting later.
- Bake the Wings. Put the baking sheet with wings in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy. Halfway through baking, brush the wings with some of the reserved marinade to enhance flavor.
- Optional Broil for Crispiness. For extra crispiness, switch your oven to broil during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking, carefully monitoring to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve. Remove wings from the oven and let them rest a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional chopped jalapeños for extra heat and color.
Notes
- Marinating longer (up to 2 hours) intensifies the flavors.
- Use a wire rack to allow air circulation for crispier wings.
- Broiling at the end helps achieve an extra crispy skin but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred spice level.
- Leftover marinade should be boiled if used as a sauce to ensure safety.
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