Stir together ketchup and garlic; brush over wings, then roll wings in bread crumbs to coat evenly.
Place in pan, turning to coat lightly with butter and bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain pinapple, reserving juice in 2-cup measure; add water to make 3/4 cup liquid.
Stir in brown sugar, ginger, Worcestershir sauce and hot pepper sauce.
After wings have cooked 30 minutes, turn and pour on sauce; bake about 20 to 30 minutes longer or until chicken is tender, adding pinapple for last 5 minutes.
Care should be taken to ensure wings ar lightly browned.
Makes about 4 servings.
Tomato ketchup forms the structural backbone of this glaze, acting as both thickener and primary acid source to balance the rich butter content. Budget efficiency relies on buying whole wings and separating them at the joint, which costs significantly less per pound than pre-cut portions. Standard dry bread crumbs adhere best when the surface moisture of the chicken is minimized; pat each piece thoroughly with paper towels before dipping. Bake these wings at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the butter melts properly in the pan without scorching the aromatics. Cook for 30 minutes initially, then introduce the liquid elements and pineapple chunks during the final phase so the sugars caramelize rather than burn. For make-ahead planning, assemble the coated wings on a baking sheet and freeze them raw for up to two months. Reheat frozen wings directly in a 375 degree oven, extending the baking time by 10 to 15 minutes. Leftovers store safely in an airtight container for three to four days. Reheating cooked wings in an air fryer at 350 degrees for five minutes restores the crispy bread crumb exterior much better than a microwave. Dietary adjustments are straightforward. Substitute tamari for Worcestershire sauce to eliminate gluten, or replace butter with an equal volume of neutral oil for dairy-free diets.