Jalapeño Pineapple Glazed Turkey Wings

Ingredients

• 4 turkey wings, split at the joint
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, seeds reserved to taste
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the turkey wings dry and season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the turkey wings on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

   8:00 · Sear wings
3. 3

   Transfer the wings to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the chicken broth around the wings, cover tightly with foil, and braise in the oven.

   2:00:00 · Braise wings
4. 4

   While the wings braise, combine the pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, sliced jalapeños, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Bring the glaze to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the jalapeños soften and the flavors meld.

   10:00 · Simmer glaze
6. 6

   Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir the slurry into the glaze. Simmer until thickened and glossy.

   3:00 · Thicken glaze
7. 7

   Remove the wings from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil. Uncover the wings and brush generously with the pineapple jalapeño glaze.

8. 8

   Broil the wings until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized at the edges, brushing with more glaze halfway through.

   5:00 · Broil wings
9. 9

   Rest the wings for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with remaining glaze on the side.