Wingstop Hawaiian Sauce Recipe
Wingstop Hawaiian Sauce is a sticky, sweet, and mildly tangy glaze inspired by tropical island flavors. It’s made with pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of ginger—perfectly balanced to coat wings with a glossy finish and deliver flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Simmering/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (adds mild acidity)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (for slight tang and color)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for mild heat)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, add pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. This mixture is the flavor foundation of your sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue stirring for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat once desired thickness is reached.
Let the sauce cool for 5–10 minutes before using. Toss it with cooked wings or pour it into a jar for later. The sauce will thicken slightly more as it cools.
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