Spice Brined Chicken Wings Recipe
Classic Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery & Carrot Sticks
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Ingredients
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Spice Brined Chicken Wings
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a large pot, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Brine the Chicken Wings
Once the brine has cooled, add the chicken wings to the pot. Ensure all wings are submerged in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 4
Bake the Wings
Remove the wings from the brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crispy and golden.
- 5
Toss in Buffalo Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the baked wings with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
- 6
Serve
Serve the wings hot with blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks on the side.
