Coca-Cola Wings
Coca-Cola Wings
Ingredients
For the Coca-Cola Glaze
- 2 cups Coca-Cola classic
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Chicken Wings Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, whole or drumettes and flats separated, unwashed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coca-Cola Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the Coca-Cola classic, sliced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has reduced by about half and thickened to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Once the glaze has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated. Set the glaze aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the Breading: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, potato starch, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. This is your breading flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the Frying Oil: In a deep fryer or a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of about 3-4 inches. Heat the oil to 350-375°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Coat the Chicken Wings: Place the unwashed chicken wings directly into the prepared breading flour. Gently 'caress' and toss the wings until each piece is thoroughly coated with the flour mixture. Ensure there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fry the Chicken Wings: Carefully and gently place the coated chicken wings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the wings in batches for 8-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the fried wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 360
- 7
Glaze the Wings: Transfer the fried chicken wings to a large metal mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Coca-Cola glaze over the wings. Using tongs, vigorously toss the wings in the bowl to ensure they are thoroughly and evenly coated with the sticky glaze.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately on a wooden cutting board or serving platter.
⏱️ 1 min
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Coca-Cola Wings
Ingredients
For the Coca-Cola Glaze
- 2 cups Coca-Cola classic
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Chicken Wings Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, whole or drumettes and flats separated, unwashed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coca-Cola Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the Coca-Cola classic, sliced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has reduced by about half and thickened to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Once the glaze has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated. Set the glaze aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the Breading: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, potato starch, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. This is your breading flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the Frying Oil: In a deep fryer or a large heavy-bottomed pot, pour enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of about 3-4 inches. Heat the oil to 350-375°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Coat the Chicken Wings: Place the unwashed chicken wings directly into the prepared breading flour. Gently 'caress' and toss the wings until each piece is thoroughly coated with the flour mixture. Ensure there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fry the Chicken Wings: Carefully and gently place the coated chicken wings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the wings in batches for 8-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the fried wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 360 - 7
Glaze the Wings: Transfer the fried chicken wings to a large metal mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Coca-Cola glaze over the wings. Using tongs, vigorously toss the wings in the bowl to ensure they are thoroughly and evenly coated with the sticky glaze.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately on a wooden cutting board or serving platter.
⏱️ 1 min