Spicy Cranberry Chicken Wings
These spicy cranberry chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for Christmas parties, game days, and easy weeknight dinners. They’re sweet, spicy, and easy to throw together at the last minute!
Spicy Cranberry Chicken Wings
I didn’t know about the combination of spice and cranberry sauce but I was inspired by the leftover cranberry sauce that happens after turkey dinner. So I gave it a whirl, and they’re husband approved!
I was worried about the sugar in the cranberry sauce and pineapple juice would burn on the chicken and pan. So here’s what I did to prevent it: I turned it.
That’s it.
I wish I had more advice, but I just kept my eye on them and turned halfway.
I also lined the pan with parchment paper.
Are the wings perfect? No. Is there a little char? Yup! That being said, I have never baked wings without a few dark spots. As long as it tastes good, that’s all that matters!
TBK’s Pro Tip: Control the heat and add as much (or as little) cayenne as you’d like. Start at 1/4 tsp, taste, and work up from there. Make this recipe work for you.
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Spicy Cranberry Chicken Wings
These spicy cranberry chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for Christmas parties, game days, and easy weeknight dinners. They're sweet, spicy, and easy to throw together at the last minute!
Servings 12 wings
Calories 152kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 3 tbsps pineapple juice
- 2 tbsps cranberry jelly
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Optional: a few dashes of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In a bowl whisk together the pineapple juice, cranberry sauce, olive oil, and cayenne. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the chicken wings and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, turning halfway.
- Note: When you turn it halfway, brush some of the reserved marinade and continue cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 23.6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 86.9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.3g
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Trying to figure out the cranberry ingredient. The recipe list says cranberry jelly and the recipe steps call for cranberry sauce. Do you mean a can of cranberry sauce?