Honey Hot Pineapple Chicken Wings
Blessings, family! Every Big Game table needs wings, and these Honey Hot Pineapple Chicken Wings bring a Caribbean twist. Crispy chicken wings are tossed in a sticky glaze made with pineapple preserves, hot honey, and pepper jelly for the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy.
They started as part of our Caribbean Big Game Spread with Festival Foods, but they are just as good for a cookout, a family night, or any day you want something with a little heat. Full recipe card is at the bottom of this post.
Why You’ll Love These Wings
- Wings are a must for the Big Game
- Sweet heat keeps everyone coming back for more
- Perfect finger food for entertaining
- You can fry, bake, or air fry them, so they work with whatever you have
What Are Honey Hot Pineapple Wings?
These wings are seasoned, coated in a light cornstarch mix for extra crunch, cooked until crispy, and then tossed in a glaze of pineapple preserves, hot honey, and pepper jelly. Pineapple is a favorite Caribbean flavor, and paired with a little heat it turns a game-day staple into something your guests will ask about.
How to Make Them (Overview)
Season the chicken wings generously and let them marinate. Coat them in the seasoned cornstarch, then fry, bake, or air fry until crispy. Warm pineapple preserves with hot honey and pepper jelly, toss the wings in the glaze until fully coated, then finish with a quick return to the oven or air fryer to set the sauce.
Fry, Bake, or Air Fry: Which Is Best?
- Fry: The crispiest result, ready fastest.
- Bake: Hands-off, great for a big batch.
- Air fry: Crispy with less oil.
Choose the method that fits your kitchen. The recipe card has times for all three.
Tips for the Crispiest Wings
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning so the coating sticks and crisps.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for the most flavor.
- Toss the wings in the cornstarch mix until fully coated.
- Flip halfway through baking or air frying so they crisp evenly.
- Glaze the wings right before serving, then set the sauce for the last few minutes.
Yogurt Pepper Jelly Dip
Whisk yogurt and hot pepper jelly together for a cool, creamy dip that balances the sweet heat of the glaze. It is the same sauce we use on our Caribbean Pepper Steak Tacos.
Serving Ideas
Serve with the yogurt pepper jelly dip, or make them part of the full spread with our Caribbean Pepper Steak Tacos and Jerk Beef Nachos. Wings for finger food, tacos for handheld bites, and nachos for sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these wings in the air fryer?
Yes. Air fry the coated wings, flipping halfway, until crispy, then toss in the sauce and return to the air fryer for a few minutes to set the glaze.
Can I marinate the wings overnight?
Yes. Marinating overnight gives you the most flavor.
Are these wings spicy?
They have a sweet heat from the hot honey and pepper jelly. The pineapple balances it, and the crushed red pepper is optional.
What should I serve with honey hot pineapple wings?
A cool yogurt pepper jelly dip, or the rest of our Big Game spread.
More Wing Recipes You’ll Love
- Honey Garlic Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings
- Spicy Jerk Chicken Wings
- Caribbean Big Game Spread
- 12 Best Game Day Appetizers
- Jamaican Green Seasoning
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Honey Hot Pineapple Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings , split and tips removed
- ⅙ cup Mike’s Hot Honey
- 1 tbsp green seasoning , optional but recommended
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- oil , for frying (only if frying)
Cornstarch Mix
- 1-2 cups cornstarch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Honey Hot Pineapple Sauce
- ½ cup Smucker’s Pineapple Preserves
- 3 tbsp Mike’s Hot Honey
- ¼ cup hot pepper jelly (Reese or any brand you find)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes , optional
Yogurt Pepper Jelly Dip
- ½ cup yogurt (any kind you have, Greek, whole, etc.)
- ¼ cup hot pepper jelly (Reese or any brand you find)
Instructions
Make the Wings
- Preheat the oven to 425°F or the air fryer to 400°F. If you are frying, heat your oil to 350°F.
- Pat the wings dry and season with the hot honey, salt, black pepper, green seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Marinate for 30 minutes, or overnight for the most flavor.
- Season the cornstarch with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the wings in the cornstarch until fully coated.
- Fry: 7 to 10 minutes, or until fully cooked. Bake: 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Air fry: 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
Make the Sauce and Finish
- In a saucepan, combine the pineapple preserves, hot honey, hot pepper jelly, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer until smooth and glossy.
- Toss the wings in the sauce until fully coated.
- Return the wings to the oven or air fryer for 5 minutes to set the glaze. If you fried them, you can pop them in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes so the sauce can infuse. Serve hot.
Make the Dip
- In a bowl, whisk the yogurt and hot pepper jelly until fully combined. Serve alongside the wings for dipping.
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