BEER-BRINED BUFFALO WINGS

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Brining brings out the succulence of poultry, and this quick-brine of salt, beer and brown sugar will intensify the taste of these spicy wings. To make them truly authentic, serve with ranch dressing and crisp celery stalks.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 bottle (12 oz) beer
2 lb chicken wings (12)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, salt and beer with whisk. Add chicken wings; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to brine.
  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Drain chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Add chicken to bag; toss until evenly coated. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pepper sauce. Heat to a simmer. Pour mixture over wings.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (165°F). If desired, shake extra pepper sauce over wings after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Ifrah ayaz Ayaz
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Darcia Swanepoel
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These wings were easy to make and turned out great.


Aron Molel
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I'm not a big fan of chicken wings, but these were really good.


Suleman Ahmod
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These wings were so good! The brine really made a difference.


rohan bjr05
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I made these wings for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Adzrowoe dzifa Adzrowoe dzifa
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These wings were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Naymur Rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of buffalo wings, but these were really good. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.


PyroMan Fam
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These wings were delicious! I especially loved the crispy skin.


Lester Macknab
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I've tried a lot of different buffalo wing recipes, but this one is by far the best. The wings are always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is perfect.


LuLu Rod
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I made these wings for my family, and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up. They're definitely a keeper recipe.


derrick dean
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These wings are so easy to make, and they always come out perfect. I love that I can just throw them in the oven and forget about them.


Azeem Shaikh
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I'm not a big fan of chicken wings, but these were really good. The brine made them really juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Lexi Villalpando
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These wings were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were the perfect combination of crispy, spicy, and flavorful.


Saravanan Saravanan
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I was a little hesitant to try these wings because I'm not a big fan of buffalo sauce. But I'm so glad I did! The sauce was actually really mild, and the wings were so crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Muzammal qadri
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I've made these wings several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always come out crispy and delicious.


Umer Huzaifa
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These wings were amazing! The brine really made a difference, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.