Get ready to elevate your wing game with these mouthwatering Beer Brined Buffalo Wings that will make your taste buds dance and your guests go wild! Imagine wings so juicy, so perfectly crispy, and bursting with flavor that they'll become the star of every game day, party, or casual dinner. By using a secret beer brine technique, these wings are transformed from ordinary to extraordinary, infusing deep, rich flavors that traditional recipes can only dream of achieving.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup beer
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine beer, salt, and brown sugar. Whisk until salt and sugar are completely dissolved to create the brine solution.
- Place chicken wings in a large resealable plastic bag or non-reactive container. Pour the beer brine over the wings, ensuring they are completely submerged. Seal and refrigerate for 2-4 hours to allow wings to absorb the flavor.
- Remove wings from brine and pat completely dry using paper towels. Discard the remaining brine solution.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to allow wings to crisp evenly.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Season lightly with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Bake wings for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While wings are baking, prepare buffalo sauce by mixing hot sauce and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Once wings are cooked, immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce, ensuring each wing is evenly coated.
- Transfer sauced wings to a serving platter. Serve hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.
Tips
- Choose a flavorful beer: Use a craft beer or lager with good depth to enhance the wing's overall taste.
- Don't over-brine: Stick to the 2-4 hour brining time to prevent wings from becoming too salty.
- Pat wings completely dry: This is crucial for achieving crispy skin - use paper towels and ensure maximum moisture removal.
- Use a wire rack: This allows hot air to circulate around the wings, creating even, crispy cooking.
- Check internal temperature: Always ensure wings reach 165°F to guarantee food safety.
- Sauce immediately after cooking: Toss wings in buffalo sauce while they're hot to help the sauce adhere better.
- Serve with cold dipping sauces: Blue cheese or ranch can provide a cooling contrast to the spicy wings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
