🍲 Description
These Spicy Pineapple Cilantro Chicken Wings combine crispy fried (or baked) wings with a bold tropical glaze made from sweet pineapple, fresh cilantro, and spicy chili heat. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and refreshing.
😍 Flavor & Experience
Crunchy golden wings coated in sticky pineapple sauce with a kick of chili heat and a fresh herb finish. Every bite is juicy, tangy, sweet, and slightly fiery with a bright herbal lift from cilantro.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25–30 min | Total: ~45 min
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 520 kcal | Protein: 35g
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Wings
1 kg chicken wings
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crisp)
🍍 Pineapple Glaze
1 cup pineapple juice or crushed pineapple
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ginger (grated)
1–2 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce 🌶️
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
🌿 Finish
Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Sesame seeds (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
Season wings
Coat wings with salt, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch.
Cook wings
Fry or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
Make glaze
In a pan, combine pineapple juice, honey, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chili. Simmer until slightly thick.
Toss wings
Add crispy wings into the glaze and coat well.
Finish fresh
Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sesame seeds on top.
Serve hot
Enjoy immediately for best crunch.
💡 Pro Tips
Double fry wings for extra crunch 🔥
Use fresh pineapple for brighter flavor 🍍
Add extra lime juice for a tangy kick 🍋
Air fryer works great for a lighter version
