Description
Crispy chicken wings coated in a tangy-sweet sauce made with pineapple and spicy cowboy candy, perfect for game day or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup cowboy candy (candied jalapeños)
- 1/4 cup cowboy candy syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by patting the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, season the wings with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle the olive oil over them, then toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Set up Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Place a wire rack on top and arrange the chicken wings in a single layer.
- Bake the Wings: Bake the wings for 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Make the Sauce: While the wings are baking, combine the drained crushed pineapple, cowboy candy, and syrup in a saucepan. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced ginger, and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Coat the Wings: Once the wings are done, brush the sauce over them or toss the wings in a bowl with the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Serve the wings immediately while they’re hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider broiling the wings for the last 2-3 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg