Buttermilk-Brined Hot Wings Recipe

Name: Buttermilk-Brined Hot Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy rub; 10 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika; 6 tablespoons garlic powder; 6 tablespoons kosher salt; 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon guajillo chile powder; Wings; 1/3 cup coarse salt; 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup spicy rub (divided); 1/4 cup hot red pepper sauce; 1/4 cup warm water; 5 pounds chicken wings, sectioned; 2 quarts buttermilk

Servings: persons

Spicy rub
10 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika
6 tablespoons garlic powder
6 tablespoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon guajillo chile powder
Wings
1/3 cup coarse salt
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup spicy rub (divided)
1/4 cup hot red pepper sauce
1/4 cup warm water
5 pounds chicken wings, sectioned
2 quarts buttermilk

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To make rub:
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Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl, using a whisk to thoroughly blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
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To make wings:
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Add the salt, brown sugar, one-third of the rub, hot sauce and warm water in a 2-gallon food storage bag. Seal; shake. Add the wings. Pour the buttermilk into bag. Press the air out of the bag. Seal. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, turning the bag once or twice.
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Prepare a grill for indirect medium heat (see note). Drain wings; set on a baking sheet. Coat wings with remaining rub mixture. Place wings on the grill. Cook 15 minutes; turn wings. Cook until wings test done, 30 to 40 minutes, moving to cooler parts of the grill if needed.
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Note: To check grill temperature, count the seconds you can hold your hand, palm side down, 2 to 3 inches above the rack, until it feels uncomfortable: 4 seconds for medium.

1549

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

185

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy rub, 10 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika, 6 tablespoons garlic powder, 6 tablespoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk-Brined Hot Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buttermilk-Brined Hot Wings

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