Description
These Huli Huli Chicken Wings are tender and smoky, grilled in a rotisserie basket and coated in a sweet, spicy pineapple BBQ sauce. Perfectly marinated and charred over medium-high heat, they make an irresistible appetizer or main dish with bold Hawaiian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
Marinade
- 2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Black Garlic Sauce or garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt to taste
Optional Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 1/8 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1.5 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1.5 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp Black Garlic Sauce
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped Parsley
- Sriracha Sauce
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the Wings: Combine chicken wings with soy sauce, brown sugar, black garlic sauce, ginger paste, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt in a food-safe bowl. Mix well to evenly coat the wings. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, maintaining a temperature around 350°F for direct cooking to ensure steady heat for the wings.
- Grill the Wings: Remove wings from marinade and discard excess liquid. Place the wings in a rotisserie basket and seal securely. Position the basket 6-8 inches above the flames to cook evenly and impart a smoky flavor. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 175°F, approximately 20-25 minutes. Remove and let rest 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Sweet Pineapple BBQ Sauce (Optional): While the wings cook, warm a basting skillet over the heat. Add ketchup, pineapple juice, sriracha, honey, dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar, and black garlic sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once wings have rested, toss them in the prepared BBQ sauce until evenly coated. This step adds sweet, tangy, and spicy notes to complement the smoky wings.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley, additional sriracha, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Huli Huli Chicken Wings!
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 175°F.
- The rotisserie basket helps cook the wings evenly and prevents them from falling into the flames.
- The pineapple BBQ sauce is optional but highly recommended for authentic sweet and spicy balance.
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to control the heat level.
- For extra crispiness, after tossing in sauce, briefly return wings to the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
