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Close up of glistening Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings with pineapple chunks and sesame seeds.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings: The Ultimate Sticky Amber Glaze Recipe

These Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings feature a thick, translucent amber glaze, charred crispy skin, and golden pineapple chunks. A perfect balance of sweet and heat, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs Chicken Wings split party style (1.36kg)
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola (15ml)
  • 1 tsp Salt 5g
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar packed (200g)
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice 240ml
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 60ml
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch 8g
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes 2g
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned (165g)
  • 2 Green Scallions finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds 9g

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Large size
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack To fit inside baking sheet
  • 1 Small saucepan For glaze reduction

Method
 

Roasting the Wings
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss with oil and salt.
  2. Arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes until skin is deeply browned and edges are charred.
Making the Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Simmer over medium heat.
  2. Whisk cornstarch with a little water and add to the sauce. Stir until viscous and translucent. Stir in pineapple chunks.
Assembly
  1. Toss crispy wings in a bowl with the glaze and pineapple chunks until glistening.
  2. Plate in a bowl and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and extra chili flakes.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, let the salted wings sit uncovered in the fridge for 2 hours before roasting.
Ensure the glaze is thick enough to pool at the base of the bowl for that perfect gastropub look.