Description
Succulent Pineapple Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings promise a tropical flavor explosion that whisks diners straight to paradise. Golden-brown wings dripping with sweet-tangy glaze will make taste buds dance with pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (900 grams) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 grams) apricot preserves
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and positioning a wire rack atop a foil-lined baking sheet for optimal air circulation and easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness, then season comprehensively with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Arrange seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, maintaining space between each piece for uniform cooking and crisp texture.
- Roast wings in the preheated oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, carefully rotating midway to guarantee even browning and thorough cooking until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Simultaneously craft the vibrant glaze by combining apricot preserves, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and optional red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Simmer glaze mixture over medium heat, stirring periodically, allowing ingredients to meld and reduce into a slightly thickened, glossy consistency.
- Transfer freshly baked wings to a large mixing bowl and generously coat with the warm, fragrant glaze, ensuring each wing is thoroughly covered.
- For enhanced caramelization, optional broiling can create a sticky, glistening exterior – carefully monitor wings under high broiler heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish by garnishing with chopped parsley, sliced green onions, or toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately while wings remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Choose wings with even sizes to ensure uniform cooking and prevent some pieces from being undercooked or overdone.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry before seasoning to guarantee crispy skin and better glaze adherence.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying red pepper flakes or using alternative heat sources like sriracha or cayenne pepper.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option or use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for gluten-free requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 405mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 92mg