Shelly's Recipe

BEER BRINED BUFFALO WINGS

Category: Wings

2 pounds chicken wings
1 – 12 oz. bottle beer
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp coarse salt
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup red hot sauce
Oil for frying

Cut the end tips of the wings and save them for chicken stock. Separate the drummettes from the flat part of the wing. Rinse and place in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the beer, salt and brown sugar. Pour over the wings and brine for about 30 minutes.

Mix the paprika, garlic power, onion powder and black pepper.

Drain the wings and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Add the paprika mix and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a small pan. Add the hot sauce. Bring to a simmer, turn off heat and set aside.

Heat a large skillet with about 3 inches of oil. Heat until 375 degrees. Add the chicken drummettes and fry until browned and cooked through – about 13 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Fry the rest of the chicken.

Heat the butter sauce. Place the wings into a bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat well. Serve immediately with celery and blue cheese dressing.