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Close up of glossy brown sugar pineapple wings with sesame seeds and green scallions. (Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings)

Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings: The Ultimate Sticky Sweet Appetizer

Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a glossy dark brown sugar syrup with caramelized pineapple chunks. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunch, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2.5 lbs chicken wings 1.1 kg, party style
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65g
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch 65g
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar 200g, packed
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice 120ml
  • 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks 250g, rectangular pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce 60ml
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 9g, toasted
  • 2 stalks green scallions sliced into rings

Equipment

  • 1 Deep Fryer or Heavy Pot For frying wings
  • 1 Large Skillet For reducing the glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Wings
  1. Pat wings dry. Toss in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
Make the Glaze
  1. Sear pineapple chunks in a skillet until edges are caramelized and dark golden.
  2. Add brown sugar, juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until a thick, glossy syrup forms.
Assemble
  1. Fold the crispy wings and pineapple back into the glaze until thoroughly coated.
  2. Transfer to a white porcelain bowl. Scatter generously with sesame seeds and green scallions.

Notes

Use dark brown sugar for a deeper color and richer flavor.
Double fry the wings for an extra-crispy exterior that stands up to the thick glaze.