Coke Chicken Wings (可乐鸡翅)

Instructions

1. 1Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Score each wing once on both sides through the skin.

   擦干划刀

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 鸡翅表面干燥，两面可见浅浅的斜刀口Wings are dry, with shallow diagonal cuts visible on both sides

   You know it's right when: 皮上没有水珠No water droplets on the skin

2. 2Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium-high. Sear wings skin-side down until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Don't crowd the pan — do two batches if needed.

   煎鸡翅

   🔍 Look for Medium-high 每面 2-3 分钟 · 2-3 minutes per side

   Visual: 鸡皮变金黄，能轻松从锅底脱离Skin turns golden-brown and releases from the pan easily

   You know it's right when: 边缘焦脆金黄，没有糊Edges are crispy and browned, not burnt

3. 3Add ginger, scallion whites, and Shaoxing wine. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.

   爆香

   🔍 Look for Medium-high 30 秒 · 30 seconds

   Visual: 姜葱滋滋作响；料酒化成一团蒸汽Ginger and scallion sizzle; wine evaporates with a puff of steam

   You know it's right when: 生酒味消失，取而代之的是咸香The raw alcohol smell is gone, replaced by a savory aroma

4. 4Pour in the cola, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce (if using). The liquid should come about halfway up the wings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low.

   下可乐焖煮

   🔍 Look for Medium-low 15-20 分钟 · 15-20 minutes

   Visual: 汤汁翻滚冒泡，深棕色带可乐泡沫Liquid bubbles vigorously, dark brown with cola foam

   You know it's right when: 蒸汽闻起来甜咸交织，没有酒味Steam smells sweet and savory, not boozy

5. 5After 15 minutes, turn the wings and continue simmering until the sauce has reduced by half and coats the wings.

   翻面收汁

   🔍 Look for Medium-low 再焖 5-10 分钟 · 5-10 more minutes

   Visual: 酱汁浓稠油亮，挂在鸡翅上Sauce is thick, glossy, and clings to the wings

   You know it's right when: 锅铲划过酱汁——划痕能保持 2 秒Run a spatula through the sauce — the trail holds for 2 seconds

6. 6Turn the heat to high and stir constantly for 1 minute to glaze the wings. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve hot.

   大火收亮，撒芝麻

   🔍 Look for High heat 1 分钟 · 1 minute

   Visual: 鸡翅呈深琥珀色，挂着黏稠亮泽的糖衣Wings are deep amber with a sticky, glossy coat

   You know it's right when: 酱汁刚好能挂住——再收就糊了，立刻停Sauce barely clings — stop before it burns