Rum and Coke Sticky Wings

Name: Rum and Coke Sticky Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken wings; Avocado oil; Flaky kosher salt; 17 oz Coca-Cola (I used two 8.55oz bottles, do not use diet soda); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; pinch of cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 ounces rum, divided; 1 tablespoon cold butter; 1 – 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (SEE NOTE); Flaky kosher salt or sea salt, to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Turned one of my favorite throw-back club drinks into a delicious chicken wings recipe. These rum and coke sticky wings will make you cuss, they're so good.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:14:15 GMT