Gameday Pineapple Chipotle Wings

Pineapple Chipotle Wings — A Tropical Twist on Game Day BBQ

When it comes to crowd-pleasing appetizers, these Pineapple Chipotle Wings are pure magic. Straight from The Grate Tailgate BBQ box, this recipe brings together three powerhouse products: Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub, Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce, and Hot Honey by The Spice Guy. Together, they create a wing experience that’s sweet, smoky, spicy, and downright addictive. The balance of tropical pineapple, smoky chipotle, and a drizzle of golden honey heat gives these wings a flavor profile that’s impossible to resist — perfect for game day spreads, tailgate parties, or backyard cookouts.

Layers of Flavor from the Grill

What makes these wings truly shine is the glaze. Melted butter blended with Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce and The Spice Guy’s Hot Honey turns into a silky, sticky coating that clings beautifully to every crispy bite. The Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub lays the foundation with a balanced, savory seasoning that enhances the natural flavor of the chicken and complements the tangy-sweet glaze. Cooked low and slow on the grill or smoker, the wings develop that signature smoky flavor and a perfect bite-through skin.

A Must-Try Sweet-Heat Glaze

This glaze isn’t just good — it’s legendary. Once you toss those wings in the warm buttery mix, you’ll see why we call it “party fuel.” It’s the same blend that makes our Party Ribs so craveable, and it works wonders beyond wings. Brush it over pork belly burnt ends, slather it on ribs, or use it as a dipping sauce for fries. One batch won’t be enough — double it up, because this combo is officially Grill Masters Club flavor hall of fame material.

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Gameday Pineapple Chipotle Wings Recipe

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Servings

4-6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

1 hours

These wings bring the party. Inspired by the same sweet-heat glaze we can’t stop raving about on our Party Ribs, these Pineapple Chipotle Wings are smoky, sticky, and ridiculously flavorful. The buttery glaze brings just the right balance of heat, tang, and tropical sweetness — and once you try it, you’ll understand why we’re obsessed.

Ingredients

• Get all three products in “The Grate Tailgate” BBQ box!
• Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub
• Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce
• Hot Honey by The Spice Guy
• 3 lb Party Wings
• 1/2 stick Melted Unsalted Butter

Directions

1. Preheat your grill or smoker to 325°F using pellets, charcoal or gas.

2. Prepare the wings: If you have not already sectioned the wings, separate the flats from the drums.

3. Season the wings: Using a little bit of Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce as a binder, season the wings with Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub.

4. Place wings directly on the grill or smoker grate and cook for 20 minutes each side at 325°F.

5. Increase the grill temperature to 350°F and cook for 10 minutes each side, or until wings reach 190–200°F internal temp.

6. Make the glaze: In a grill-safe saucepan, melt 1/2 stick butter. Stir in 2/3 cup Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce and 1/3 cup Hot Honey by The Spice Guy. Warm this glaze on the grill while the wings finish cooking.

7. Remove wings from the grill and toss immediately in the warm, buttery sweet-heat glaze. Serve hot and sticky…with extra napkins!