Bacon Jalapeno Pineapple Fried Rice

A bold and addictive dinner that brings together crispy glazed wings, smoky bacon jalapeño pineapple fried rice, and creamy spicy Yum Yum sauce for a full-on flavor explosion.

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

For the Wings:

10 chicken wings

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sriracha

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp rice vinegar

For the Fried Rice:

3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old)

3 slices bacon, chopped

½ cup diced onion

1 jalapeño, finely chopped

½ cup diced pineapple

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 green onions, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Yum Yum Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tsp sriracha

1 tsp ketchup

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp water (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat wings dry, toss in salt, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch.
2. Step 2: Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes or bake at 425°F for 30–35 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Heat until glossy and thickened.
4. Step 4: Toss wings in glaze until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: In a wok, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and reserve 1 tbsp of fat.
6. Step 6: Add onion and jalapeño; sauté until fragrant. Stir in pineapple and caramelize lightly.
7. Step 7: Push to one side; scramble eggs, then add cold rice.
8. Step 8: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss with bacon and green onions.
9. Step 9: Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth.
10. Step 10: Serve fried rice with wings and drizzle with Yum Yum sauce.

Notes

• Use day-old rice for perfect texture.

• Chill Yum Yum sauce for 1 hour before serving.

• Adjust jalapeño and sriracha for your spice level.

• Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for color.