Get ready to transform your ordinary chicken wings into an extraordinary culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and impress every guest at your gathering! These Coffee Liquor Dipper Wings are not just another appetizer - they're a gourmet experience that combines the rich, bold flavors of coffee liquor with perfectly crispy chicken wings. Imagine tender, juicy wings with a glossy, caramelized exterior that delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly boozy notes in every single bite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup coffee liquor
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin and better marinade absorption.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coffee liquor, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Place chicken wings in the marinade, ensuring each wing is completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow wings to crisp evenly.
- Remove wings from marinade, letting excess drip off. Arrange wings on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake wings for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: For extra crispiness, broil wings for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let wings rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Tips
- Marinating is Key: For maximum flavor, allow wings to marinate overnight. The longer they sit in the coffee liquor mixture, the more intense and complex the taste will become.
- Pat Wings Dry: Always ensure chicken wings are thoroughly dried before marinating and cooking to achieve that coveted crispy skin.
- Use a Wire Rack: Cooking wings on a wire rack allows hot air to circulate, ensuring even cooking and crispier skin from all angles.
- Temperature Check: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm wings have reached the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broiling Trick: The optional broiling step can elevate your wings from good to restaurant-quality, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Let Them Rest: Allowing wings to rest for 5 minutes after cooking helps redistribute juices, keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg
