Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 lb (1.8 kg) chicken wings, (thawed)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves to garnish ((optional))
  • Lime wedges to serve ((optional))
  • 7.5 oz (221 ml) Coca Cola zero ((one small can))
  • 4 chipotle peppers in abodo sauce, (puréed (see notes))
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon cold water

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400º F (200º C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wired rack on top and spray it with oil.
  • Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel.
  • Place cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, and baking powder in a gallon-sized bag. Shake the bag to combine. Add chicken and shake again to coat it evenly with the seasoning.
  • Place seasoned chicken over the wired rack and spray with oil.
  • Bake for 35 -40 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through and golden brown and crispy.
  • In the meantime, make the chipotle sauce: Place a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the Coca-Cola, chipotle, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce; mix to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • When the chicken is cooked. Baste both sides of the chicken generously with the wing sauce and bake for 10 -15 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro, if using, and lime wedges. Serve hot.