Description
Pineapple apricot glazed chicken wings bring tropical sweetness to classic party fare. Juicy wings coated in fruity glaze offer a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup (120 g) apricot preserves
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ginger, fresh and grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy kick)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C), positioning a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet to optimize air circulation and simplify cleanup.
- Wing Preparation: Thoroughly dry chicken wings with paper towels, then massage with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a comprehensive seasoning layer that ensures maximum flavor penetration.
- Initial Roasting: Spread seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared rack, maintaining strategic spacing to promote even cooking and crisp texture, then roast for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform browning.
- Glaze Creation: While wings roast, combine apricot preserves, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan, simmering over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glossy, slightly thickened consistency.
- Glazing Process: Once wings reach 165F internal temperature, transfer to a large mixing bowl and lavishly coat with the warm, aromatic glaze, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Final Refinement: For an optional caramelized finish, broil wings briefly (2-3 minutes) to create a sticky, glistening exterior, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with chopped parsley, sliced green onions, or toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately to maintain optimal crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Ensure Wing Dryness: Pat chicken wings completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Maintain Proper Spacing: Arrange wings with ample room between pieces on the wire rack to promote even cooking and crisp exterior.
- Control Glaze Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve a perfect sticky, glossy finish.
- Watch Broiling Carefully: If using final broiling step, monitor wings closely to prevent burning, as caramelization happens quickly under high heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg