Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings with Chicken and Tangy Sauce (Print version)

Sticky baked chicken wings tossed in a brown sugar pineapple glaze with a sharp, tangy finish.

# Ingredients:

For the wings

01 - 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes

02 - 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder

03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

05 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

For the tangy pineapple sauce

06 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) pineapple juice

07 - 1/2 cup (100 g) packed dark brown sugar

08 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce or tamari

09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup

11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

12 - 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

13 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

14 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For finishing

15 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

17 - 1/2 cup (85 g) pineapple tidbits, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and set a wire rack on top.

02 - Pat the wings very dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, and oil until evenly coated.

03 - Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning once, until golden, crisp, and cooked through.

04 - While the wings bake, simmer pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes for 5-7 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.

05 - Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl. Toss with most of the warm sauce until well coated, reserving a few spoonfuls for serving.

06 - Return the sauced wings to the rack and broil for 1-3 minutes until bubbling at the edges. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and pineapple tidbits if using.

# Good to know:

01 - For crispier wings, refrigerate the seasoned wings uncovered on the rack for 1 hour before baking.

02 - Watch closely under the broiler because the brown sugar glaze can darken quickly.

03 - Serve immediately for the best sticky-crisp texture.

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