Sticky Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Wings in 3 Steps Recipe
Sweet and tangy pineapple-teriyaki chicken wings with a sticky, glossy glaze perfect for parties or game day. The combination of fresh pineapple juice and thick teriyaki sauce creates irresistibly crispy, flavorful wings that balance sweetness, umami, and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 4-5 wings per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings – split at joints
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (thick, glossy bottled kind)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Prep and Bake the Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easy. Spread the chicken wings out in a single layer without crowding to ensure crispiness. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing carefully with tongs to promote even browning on both sides.
- Make the Pineapple-Teriyaki Glaze: While the wings bake, combine pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Glaze and Finish Baking: After the initial 25 minutes baking, brush the wings generously with the pineapple-teriyaki glaze, ensuring the sauce gets into all the nooks and crannies. Return the wings to the oven for another 15 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end—watch carefully to prevent burning. Serve hot with extra sauce reserved for dipping.
Notes
- For crispier wings, broil for the last 2-3 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Grilling the wings instead of baking adds a smoky flavor; brush with sauce during the last 5 minutes on the grill.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to prevent steaming. Wings need space to crisp up properly.
- If the glaze thickens too much, thin it with a splash of pineapple juice before serving.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftover wings at 350°F in the oven or 5 minutes in the air fryer for crispy, piping hot wings.
- Frozen wings can be used if fully thawed and patted dry before baking.
- To reduce sweetness, halve the honey and increase soy sauce by 1 tsp.
- Use 1/4 tsp ground ginger if fresh grated ginger is unavailable.
- Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy kick if desired.
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