Description

Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings are a delightful fusion of crispy chicken wings coated in a luscious, tangy pineapple candy sauce with a kick of spice.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 pounds fresh chicken wings

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion

4–5 cloves garlic

2–3 fresh jalapeños

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple

½ cup pineapple juice

½ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup light brown sugar

½ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

µ teaspoon liquid smoke

1–2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry

fresh cilantro

sesame seeds

extra fresh jalapeño slices

lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well coated.
Spread the wings out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
Bake the wings for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
While the wings bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
Add minced garlic and diced jalapeños, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and liquid smoke.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add cornstarch slurry to reach desired consistency.
Once the wings are done, toss them in the pineapple cowboy candy sauce until evenly coated.
Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, you can broil the wings for 1-2 minutes after baking. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and jalapeños to suit your heat preference!

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 wings (depending on size)
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 840 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Cowboy Candy Chicken Wings, Chicken Wings, Pineapple Sauce, Spicy Wings, Cowboy Candy