Sunkist Wings

Sunkist Wings

orange flavored wings

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (50 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

443
calories
20,2g
fat
13,6g
carbohydrates
49,6g
protein
167mg
cholesterol
577mg
sodium
Sunkist Wings

Recipe Description

These Sunkist Wings rely on one of my childhood favorites as the main ingredient – Sunkist orange soda! Chicken wings need a lot of liquid to marinate in before cooking and this marinade combines Sunkist with hot sauce. 

Start by mixing wings with orange juice, oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bake these in the oven for 30-45 minutes. As the wings cook, make a sauce from Sunkist soda, hot sauce, sugar, butter, garlic, orange zest and red pepper flakes. Coat the cooked wings with the Sunkist sauce and serve garnished with chives. 

To make Sunkist Wings, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sunkist Wings

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare a baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sunkist Wings

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Coat wings

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sunkist Wings

    Mix the wings with ½ a cup of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of oil and ½ a teaspoon of chili powder. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.

  3. 3

    Cook the wings

    30 min
    Step 3 - Sunkist WingsStep 3 - Sunkist Wings

    Place the coated wings in a single layer on the cooling rack fitted to the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 30-45 minutes. Turn the wings halfway through the cooking time.

  4. 4

    Make a sauce

    3 min
    Step 4 - Sunkist Wings

    Mix 1 ½ cups of soda, ½ a cup of hot sauce, ¼ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of butter, 3 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of orange zest and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes together in a small saucepan. Season the sauce with salt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Simmer sauce

    5 min
    Step 5 - Sunkist Wings

    Simmer the sauce uncovered, until it reduces by half, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Coat wings with sauce

    2 min
    Step 6 - Sunkist Wings

    Transfer the cooked wings to a large clean serving bowl. Toss the wings in the sauce until they are fully coated.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Sunkist Wings

    Serve these wings warm, garnished with freshly chopped chives.

These Sunkist Wings combine Sunkist soda with hot sauce and sugar for a sweet, sticky coating! Try them out soon and don’t forget to post your instagram photos with the #CookMeRecipes hashtag.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Ginger
November 10, 2024
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These Sunkist Wings took me back to family cookouts. So fun to make and tasted amazing!

Nina Johnson
September 9, 2024
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I made these Sunkist Wings for a family gathering and everyone loved them! The flavors were so unique, and it reminded me of summer as a child. A great recipe!

Ollie96
September 2, 2024
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Man, these Sunkist Wings are full of flavor! Reminds me of my childhood eating wings with my buddies. The mix of orange soda and hot sauce is genius! Real easy to whip up, too. Totally impressed and will definitely make 'em again for game night!

Robert Johnson
August 30, 2024
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Superb wings tonight!

Mike
April 23, 2024
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Sunkist Wings are bomb! Brought back mems from my childhood BBQs, just a simple twist with the soda. My fam loved 'em, and they’re so easy to whip up. Totally a gotta-try dish! Thanks for the killer recipe!

Xavier
April 1, 2024
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J'ai essayé les ailes Sunkist pour un barbecue en famille. Mes enfants ont adoré la saveur d'orange ! C'était amusant de les voir déguster ces ailes tout en se remémorant nos piques-niques d'antan. Faciles à préparer et tellement délicieuses, je les referai souvent !

Olivia
January 6, 2024
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Superb! These wings are simply delicious and remind me of fun summer BBQs with family. Adding Sunkist was a brilliant twist - I'll definitely make them again!

Jessica Bright
January 4, 2024
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I made these wings for my kids’ game night, and they loved them! So easy to make and the Sunkist gives it a unique twist. Definitely a new family favorite!

Yale
December 14, 2023
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Tasty and easy

Alice
October 7, 2023
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These wings are superb. I made them for my friends and everyone loved them. The flavour was so unique and reminded me of my childhood beach days. Easy and delicious.

Pete
October 5, 2023
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Sunkist wings amaze, super fun to make!

Ricky Thompson
July 11, 2023
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Dude, these Sunkist Wings are the bomb! Made 'em for a game night and my buddies went wild! The orange soda marinade brings back childhood vibes and the flavor's just outta this world. Super simple too—like, who knew? Definitely a new fam fav!

Queenie
February 2, 2023
Verified

Superb!

Nina Johnson
January 14, 2023
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I made these Sunkist Wings for a movie night with friends, and they were a hit. The soda marinade gave them such a unique flavor! It totally brought back memories of summer BBQs as a kid. Will def make again.

Olivia Carter
December 19, 2022
Verified

These wings took me back to family cookouts. So easy and tasty.

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