Buttermilk Brined Hot Wings Recipes

BUTTERMILK BRINED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Add salt, brown sugar hot sauce and 1/3 of rub and warm water in a 2 gallon ziploc.
• Pour in the buttermilk and add the wings. Marinate 4-14 hour.
• Prepare the grill, drain wings, dust with remaining rub.
• Cook 15 min, turn wings cook until done on indirect heat - 30 min total cook time.

BLAZIN' BUTTERMILK WINGS

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, wing seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Add wings; toss to coat. Cover in a plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. 2. Set up grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (see page 19). Oil grate when ready to start cooking. 3. Remove wings from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Remove from marinade; discard marinade. 4. Place on hot, oiled grill. Cook for 12 to 18 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. 5. Serve with bleu cheese dressing, celery sticks and cucumber slices.
• Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Grilling, by Sandra Lee Copyright 2006 SLSH Enterprises, Inc.

BUTTERMILK-BRINED HOT WINGS

Steps:

• To make rub: 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. To make wings: 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. 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. 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.

BLAZIN' BUTTERMILK WINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, wing seasoning, and hot sauce. Add drummettes and be sure all are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 to 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Set up grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove wings from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grill 12 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally, ending with skin-side down.
• Serve with ranch dressing, celery sticks, and cucumber slices.
• INDOOR: Prepare wings as directed. Preheat broiler. Place wings on foil lined baking sheet or broiling pan. Broil 15 to 20 minutes turning occasionally or until cooked.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Combine onion, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cold buttermilk and stir to dissolve. Snip the wing tips with kitchen shears if desired. Add the chicken wings and be sure they are all coated well in buttermilk. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
• Prepare the seasoned flour by whisking together flour, kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, baking powder, sage, and dry mustard. Drain off excess buttermilk and dredge the wings in the flour. Place each batch of dredged wings on a wire rack as you go.
• Let wings sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Carefully drop the chicken wings into the hot oil, 4 or 5 at a time. Fry until golden, crisp, and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil from wings on paper towels and lightly season with a pinch of salt while still hot. Continue with remaining wings.

NASHVILLE-STYLE HOT WINGS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine all master spice mix ingredients and separate into three equal portions.
• In a large bowl combine chicken wings, ⅓ master spice mix, the buttermilk. Cover and chill for as long as possible (4 hours to overnight).
• Rinse the brined wing pieces and pat dry.
• Mix the flour with another ⅓ of the master spice mix.
• Dredge the chicken wing pieces in the flour/spice mixture. Shake off any excess. Set aside.
• Heat your oil to 325˚F (170˚C).
• Fry the wings for 8-10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F (74˚C). The wings will splatter so its a good idea to have a lid nearby!
• Take the wings out and drain on a paper bag or paper towels.
• Place the lard in a saucepan and sprinkle over the last ⅓ of your master spice mix. Once the lard is melted and warm, stir the mixture, and take it off the heat. Immediately baste your fried wings with the lard/spice mix and serve right away!
• Enjoy!