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Coca Cola Air Fryer Wings Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26 minutes
  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Coca Cola Air Fryer Wings are a deliciously sweet and spicy treat featuring crispy air-fried chicken wings coated in a rich, tangy sauce made from Cherry Coke, brown sugar, tomato paste, and a blend of spices. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer to achieve a crispy exterior without the mess of deep frying, these wings are an irresistible appetizer or snack served best with ranch dressing and celery sticks.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

  • 3 – 4 pounds Chicken wings
  • Garlic Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Sauce

  • 1 Bottle of Cherry Coke (20 ounces)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 small can of Tomato Paste (6 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry Mustard
  • 1/3 cup Honey

Instructions

  1. Initial Seasoning and Pre-Cooking: Lay the chicken wings out on parchment paper and sprinkle evenly with garlic salt and pepper. Place them in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 4 minutes to start rendering the skin and ensure even cooking.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: While the wings are pre-cooking, combine Cherry Coke, brown sugar, tomato paste, minced garlic, Tabasco sauce, paprika, dry mustard, and honey in a large heavy saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil, cook for 1 minute to thicken slightly, then turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. First Dipping and Cooking: Using tongs, dip the pre-cooked wings into the sauce one by one, rolling them in the pan to fully coat. Place the coated wings back into the air fryer basket, filling it but not overcrowding. Cook at 400°F for 11 minutes, letting the sauce caramelize and the wings crisp further.
  4. Second Dipping and Final Cooking: Remove the basket after 11 minutes, dip the wings again in the sauce to maximize flavor and moisture, then return them to the air fryer. Cook for an additional 10 minutes at 400°F. Repeat this dipping process until all wings have been fully cooked, sauced, and caramelized.
  5. Serving: When cooked to perfection with a crispy and sticky coating, remove the wings from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a plate or platter. Serve alongside ranch sauce and celery sticks for a classic wing accompaniment. Enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • The sauce is best applied multiple times during cooking to create a thick, sticky glaze.
  • Adjust the heat of the wings by varying the amount of Tabasco sauce according to preference.
  • Allow the sauce to cool slightly before dipping wings to avoid breaking down the coating.
  • This recipe works well with other cola varieties but Cherry Coke adds a unique fruity note.

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