Poultry

Brined Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 1 hrs

Difficulty: Beginner

If you haven't tried Ashley's Wild Card White Sauce, here's your chance to experience the magic. The brine helps keep them from drying out and makes them cook much more evenly so the final product is perfection. Once you dip those crispy wing in the tangy Alabama white sauce, you'll understand the obsession.

Instructions

Step 1: Chef Note: Ashley's Wild Card While Sauce is a great substitute for the homemade white sauce in this recipe. Enjoy!
Step 2: Heat gallon of water to a simmer, add the thyme, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Step 3: Add the chicken to the brine and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
Step 4: Remove the wings and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the wings liberally with the Ray's Loco Gringo Rub.
Step 5: Place on the recteq at 400°F. Cook the wings for about 60 minutes until a temperature of 185°F is reached.
Step 6: Once the wings are crisp, serve with Ashley's Wild Card White Sauce as a delicious dip.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Brine

¹/₂ cup(s) Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon(s) Thyme
1 ¹/₂ tablespoon(s) Crushed Red Pepper
¹/₂ gallon(s) Water

Chicken Wings

12 each Chicken Wings
1 ¹/₂ tablespoon(s) Big Game Buffalo Butter Wing Dust OR Ray's Loco Gringo Rub

Condiment

¹/₂ bottle Ashley's Wild Card White Sauce

Tools Needed

Gallon Pot
Paper Towels
Bowl

Step 1: Chef Note: Ashley's Wild Card While Sauce is a great substitute for the homemade white sauce in this recipe. Enjoy!
Step 2: Heat gallon of water to a simmer, add the thyme, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Step 3: Add the chicken to the brine and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
Step 4: Remove the wings and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the wings liberally with the Ray's Loco Gringo Rub.
Step 5: Place on the recteq at 400°F. Cook the wings for about 60 minutes until a temperature of 185°F is reached.
Step 6: Once the wings are crisp, serve with Ashley's Wild Card White Sauce as a delicious dip.

Chef Pairings

Need some sides for these tasty Brined Chicken Wings? Try Smoked Cornbread Cakes from the recteq library and a big batch of raw veggies to keep it finger-food friendly!