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Handheld photo of sticky Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings with bright green scallions and sesame seeds in a white bowl.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings: Sticky, Caramelized, and Better Than Takeout

These Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings are the ultimate sweet and savory treat, featuring a thick glossy amber glaze, charred caramelized edges, and tender pineapple chunks for a Pinterest-worthy appetizer or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs (900g) Chicken Wings Split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil Vegetable or canola
  • 1 tsp (6g) Sea Salt
  • 1 cup (200g) Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 cup (240ml) Pineapple Juice Unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp (12g) Fresh Green Scallions Thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp (9g) White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp (2g) Red Chili Flakes Adjust to heat preference

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet with wire rack Ensures even airflow for crispy skin.
  • 1 Small saucepan For reducing the pineapple glaze.

Method
 

Preparation and Initial Cook
  1. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Toss with oil and sea salt until evenly coated.
  2. Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes until skin starts to crisp.
Glaze and Finish
  1. In a saucepan, simmer brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce until reduced by half and glossy. Stir in pineapple chunks.
  2. Brush wings generously with the glaze. Broil for 2-3 minutes per side until charred, caramelized edges appear.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, pour over extra glaze, and top with scallions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Notes

Use a wire rack to ensure the wings don't sit in their own fat, which keeps the skin crispy.
Watch the broiler carefully; the sugar can go from caramelized to burnt in seconds.