Chicken Wings Recipe
brined then fried, choice of roasted garlic parm, buffalo, or hot honey
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Ingredients
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Brine
Frying
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Buffalo Sauce
Hot Honey Sauce
Method
Brining the Chicken Wings
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a large mixing bowl, combine water, salt, brown sugar, crushed garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
- 2
Brine the Wings
Add the chicken wings to the brine mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Frying the Wings
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Wings
Remove the wings from the brine, pat them dry with paper towels, and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes per batch.
- 5
Drain the Wings
Using a slotted spoon, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Preparing the Sauces
- 6
Make the Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- 7
- 8
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce. Stir until smooth.
Serving the Chicken Wings
- 9
Coat the Wings
Toss the fried wings in your choice of sauce (Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo, or Hot Honey) until evenly coated.
- 10
Serve
Serve the chicken wings hot with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.