Hawaiian Wings
We are on the cusp of football season, and you know what that means – tailgate party time! Hawaiian Wings are full of flavor, easy to keep warm, and make delicious game day food. Plus, who doesn’t love a good wing recipe?
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I found a version of this recipe in an old cookbook of mine. The sauce ingredients weren’t exactly what suited our tastes, so I made a few adjustments to make the recipe my own.
I made them for my husband and me, although my son did taste one and wished he had a plate full. So I made it again, not long after that first time. It’s also an easy recipe to increase the number of servings and double the sauce ingredients.
If you’re serving them for game day at home, keep them warm in a slow cooker with extra sauce.
Why You’ll Love Hawaiian Chicken Wings
- Easy to make, no frying required. Hawaiian wings are baked.
- Great for parties, potlucks, or family dinners.
- Serve this Hawaiian wings recipe as an appetizer or main dish.
- A delicious twist on traditional wings that everyone will love.
- The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory island flavors.
Ingredients
Many of the ingredients may already be in your pantry or refrigerator.
- Chicken Wings
- Pineapple Juice
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Fresh Garlic
- Optional Garnish: Green Onions, Pineapple Wedges, Sesame Seeds
Pineapple juice is something we always have on hand. My oldest son loves to drink it, and I like it in mixed drinks. Since I’ve also been trying to recreate some of our favorite Chinese take-out meals, such as pineapple teriyaki chicken, I now always have teriyaki on hand. The combination seemed like a match made in heaven and, honestly, it did not disappoint.
Tips
- Reserve the marinade to brush over the wings halfway through baking. Bring the reserved marinade to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, while the wings bake before brushing them.
- For easy clean-up, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray. Trust me when I say clean up will be a breeze.
What can I serve with Hawaiian Wings?
Just about anything will go with these wings. Some things we enjoy include linguine salad, diner-style potatoes, twice-baked potatoes, or slow-cooker mac and cheese. A slice of cornbread is a good idea, too!
Fresh Key limeade, an ice-cold beer, or even a classic margarita go well with wings.
More Recipes for Chicken Wings
Either you love or hate chicken wings. I happen to love them. In addition to these Hawaiian wings, try cranberry BBQ chicken wings, raspberry glazed wings, or Buffalo wings.
Can I use other pieces of chicken?
Yes! Use any chicken pieces you like. You’ll need to adjust the cooking time for larger pieces.
Are Hawaiian wings spicy?
No, not at all. They are on the sweet side. You can spice them up by adding some freshly grated ginger to the marinade.
Can I grill Hawaiian Wings?
Yes, but due to the sugar in the marinade, there could be flare-ups. My suggestion would be to cook them on aluminum foil to reduce the possibility of burning the wings.
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Hawaiian Wings
Ingredients
- 20 chicken wings separated into wing and drumette
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place wings in single layer on baking sheet. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a saucepan combine pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, honey, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove marinade from heat and spoon sauce over each wing, reserving some for later.
- Bake wings in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn each wing over. Spoon remaining sauce over wings. Return to oven to back for about 25 – 30 more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F and juices are clear.
Originally published August 4, 2017, and updated on October 11, 2025.
Yum, yes game day food and I do love a good wings recipe. Thanks for sharing. I will add them to my ‘to cook’ list. Delicious!
I love this sticky sweet sauce! We always have pineapple juice on hand as well!
I love all the flavors in these wings!! Perfect for eating while watching some TN football!
These look so juicy and tasty! I love using pineapple juice in sauces and marinades.
This is the perfect post today for National Wing Day and I love wings cant wait to try this sweet version they look great!
I think I need to try these out on the husband. He is stuck on Honey BBQ wings and I wish he ate a different kind 🙂
Love that the ingredients for the marinade are almost all pantry basics! I’m sure my guys and gals would finish these wings in a flash. 🙂
These chicken wings sound absolutely delicious – so full of flavour!
Gosh this sound good! I bet my husband would LOVE it if I made these for him! Bookmarking!
These chicken wings look delicious! Great idea for Christmas and weekends ♥
Those sound fab! I am such a fan of wings – I need to try your recipe soon!
I’m going to have to try this one! Our son started getting really into wings this year, so I need more ways to make them.
That marinade sounds amazing!
Yum these look deliciously sticky
What yummy flavors! These would be a great way to switch up the wing routine this season!
These look delicious! Who doesn’t adore wings? I have a Hawaiian fried rice recipe (I haven’t posted yet) which would go great with these. That, macaroni salad and bbq pulled pork would make a nice luau type tailgate!