Air Fryer Coca-Cola Glazed Chicken Wings

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Introduction

These Air Fryer Coca-Cola Glazed Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The natural caramel notes from the Coca-Cola reduce into a delicious glaze that coats each wing beautifully. This dish is great for game nights, parties, or just a fun twist on classic wings!

Ingredients

For the Wings:

2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon onion powder

For the Coca-Cola Glaze:

1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)

Instructions

Prep the Wings

Pat the wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.

In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder until evenly coated.

Air Fry the Wings

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.

Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Cook at 380°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Increase the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and air fry for an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.

Make the Coca-Cola Glaze

While the wings are cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add Coca-Cola, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it reduce for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2 minutes until the glaze becomes sticky and coats the back of a spoon.

Toss & Serve

Transfer the crispy wings to a large bowl.

Pour the Coca-Cola glaze over the wings and toss until fully coated.

Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or extra chili flakes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with ranch, blue cheese dip, or extra glaze on the side.

Pair with coleslaw, fries, or a fresh cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Pro Tips for the Best Wings

For extra crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer to ensure even cooking.

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness—wings should reach 165°F (74°C) internally.