Get out and grill with Fresh Dish Foodie, Whitney! Today she’s grilling a flavorful family favorite - Grilled Cola Chicken Wings. They’re the perfect feature for all of your upcoming Summer barbecues.
Get your wings cooked and crispy on the grill before tossing in the tasty cola-based sauce. Don’t forget to save some sauce for dipping! Or try making our favorite -a mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and minced garlic.
Check out the full recipe below:
Ingredients:
4 pounds chicken wings, patted dry
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) can cola
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tbsp cayenne hot pepper sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions:
- Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over low heat. With kitchen scissors, snip off wing tips; discard. With sharp knife, split wings at the joint into the middle section and drumette.
- In large bowl, toss wings, oil, salt, and pepper. Place wings on hot grill rack; cover and cook 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.
- In medium saucepan, heat cola, garlic, brown sugar, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, and paprika to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- In large bowl, toss wings and ½ the sauce. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.
