Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings Recipe
These Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings are a flavorful and slightly spicy baked wing recipe featuring a sweet and tangy marinade made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, jalapeños, and savory spices. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, they make a delicious appetizer or game-day treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- 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 prep chicken 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 the wings in a large mixing bowl to prepare for marination.
- Make the marinade. In a separate bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture well until the brown sugar completely dissolves and the ingredients are fully blended.
- Marinate the wings. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken wings in the mixing bowl. Toss the wings well to ensure they are evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Prepare baking setup. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the wire rack with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Arrange wings on rack. Remove the wings from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the greased wire rack. Keep the remaining marinade reserved for basting later.
- Bake the wings. Place the baking sheet with wings into the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the wings turn golden brown and crispy, brushing them with some reserved marinade halfway through the cooking time to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Broil for crispiness (optional). For extra crispy skin, switch the oven to broil during the last 3-5 minutes of cooking. Keep a close watch to prevent burning.
- Rest and serve. Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional chopped jalapeños for an extra kick.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken wings longer (up to 2 hours) intensifies the flavor.
- Use a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet to allow heat circulation and fat drainage for crispy wings.
- The broil step is optional but highly recommended for that perfect crisp.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- The reserved marinade is used to baste during cooking but should not be used as a raw sauce unless boiled first.
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