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Savory homemade Coca-Cola Chicken Wings are cooked in a tangy, sweet cola sauce. It's so delicious and flavorful. This easy chicken recipe is perfect for an appetizer or quick meal.
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings Recipe
This Coca-Cola chicken wings recipe is a delightful creation that combines the sweetness from the soda, the tangy taste from the lime, and the aroma from all ingredients to produce such a delicious and flavorful dish.
These chicken wings are perfectly crispy on the outside, and remain tender and juicy on the inside. Each wing is coated in a tantalizing Coca-Cola glaze and briefly baked again until caramelized and golden brown. Look at the picture, and imagine just how delicious they are.
Why This Recipe Works
It’s an easy, quick-baked chicken wings recipe that you can make at home with only a few ingredients. It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, and makes a quick meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
This easy recipe also makes a mouthwatering appetizer that everyone will enjoy. Coca-Cola’s sweetness pairs well with the savory and umami flavors of the soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in the sauce. This balance of sweet and savory creates a delicious and unique flavor profile that appeals to many palates.
The recipe is versatile and allows for customization. You can adjust the sweetness, or add other spices to suit your personal taste preferences.
Recipe Ingredients
Homemade savory Coca-Cola chicken wings are simply made with the following ingredients:
- Lime
- Scallions
- Coca-Cola
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Cornstarch
- Unsalted butter
- Chicken Wings
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
In this recipe, chicken wings are first baked until lightly brown and just cooked.
Meanwhile, a special sauce is crafted by simmering together Coca-Cola, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Once the sauce has reduced by half, add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the mixture. This sauce undergoes a process of caramelization, resulting in a glossy and rich glaze.
The last step is to coat the chicken wings in the sweet and savory Coca-Cola sauce, and return them to the oven for the final touch to get the beautiful dark golden brown and crispy exterior.
Garnish with green scallion, and enjoy with flavorful Coca-Cola sauce.
Cooking Tips
For the best taste, please follow my tips below:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before baking or frying. This helps to achieve crispy skin.
- Prick the back of the chicken wings with a sharp knife, which helps the flavors penetrate better.
- The final bake after coating the wings with the sauce should be brief. This step caramelizes the sauce and gives the wings a glossy finish. Be careful not to overbake, which will lead to a sticky texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Allow the chicken wings to cool completely, and place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate the sealed container promptly. Leftover chicken wings can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat the chicken wings using either an oven or air fryer. Reheat the chicken wings in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10 minutes until heated through. If using an air fryer, place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer and heat for about 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Air fryers heat quickly, so be vigilant to avoid overcooking.
Coca-Cola chicken wings are a delicious and flavorful dish that pairs well with various sides.
It makes a simple and quick meal with steamed white or brown rice, that soak up all the flavor from the mouthwatering cola sauce. To make a healthy and well-balanced meal, serve it alongside steamed or roasted vegetables, like broccoli, carrots, or green beans.
This recipe has 500 calories per serving.
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Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound (1134 grams) chicken wings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large lime
- 2 stalks scallions
- 16.9 ounce (479 grams) bottle Coca-Cola
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 2-inch piece ginger, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Prick the back of the chicken wings with a sharp knife and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the wings on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle evenly with salt. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to remove 4 strips of lime zest and cut the lime in half. Squeeze 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice into a saucepan. Chop the scallion in half and add the white bottom part to the saucepan, reserving the green part. Finely chop the green part and set aside. Add the lime zest, cola, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to the saucepan.
- Bring the cola mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reduces by about half. Drain out the solids. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir this mixture into the cola sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour half of the sauce into a large bowl and mix well with butter. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Remove the chicken wings from the oven and toss them in the cola mixture. Return the wings to the baking pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are dark golden brown and glossy.
- Serve the chicken wings immediately with the Coca-Cola sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds on top
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Notes
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before baking or frying. This helps to achieve crispy skin.
- Prick the back of the chicken wings with a sharp knife, which helps the flavors penetrate better.
- The final bake after coating the wings with the sauce should be brief. This step caramelizes the sauce and gives the wings a glossy finish. Be careful not to overbake, which will lead to a sticky texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am a diabetic so I was wondering if you could substitute Diet Coke or Coke zero in place of regular Coke to make this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute with Coke Zero.
What are the cooking requirements if using an air fryer? Also, is 200 the correct oven temperature? Seems extremely low.
It’s 200 Celcius/400 Fahrenheit. If using the air fryer, you will need to reduce the cooking time and also temperature. Please set it for 18-20 mins at 180C/375F, and check to make sure it’s cooked through.