I prepared this for a game night, and folks couldn’t believe it took just 3 ingredients

ntroducing the mouthwatering 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Wings! This delectable dish is the perfect balance of simplicity and flavor. Succulent chicken wings slow-cooked to perfection, these wings are tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious. While the origins of chicken wings can be traced back to the Buffalo region in the United States, this recipe takes a different approach, offering a hassle-free method that guarantees incredible taste and minimal effort.

The secret ingredient to this recipe? Coke!

Using Coca-Cola in the recipe for BBQ chicken wings serves to tenderize the meat due to its phosphoric acid content, imparting a succulent texture. The natural sugars in Coke caramelize during cooking, adding a gentle sweetness, which, when combined with the barbecue sauce, forms a balanced flavor profile.

The beverage’s diverse flavor components, including citrus and spices, infuse the meat, enhancing its complexity. The carbonation generates steam, maintaining moisture during slow cooking, while the sauce, applied before baking and broiling, synergizes with the Coke’s caramelization to produce a charred exterior and tender interior, resulting in a unique and flavorful culinary experience.