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Baking Powder, Salt and Time Make Super-Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

Baking Powder, Salt and Time Make Super-Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

Recipe Details

Author Ray Sheehan
Prep Time 10 minutes active, plus 8 hours brining
Cook Time 40 minutes

Summary

Dry-brined chicken wings are grilled hot for shatteringly crisp, well-rendered skin and juicy, tender meat, finished with a balanced, lightly smoky spice crust.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the kosher salt, baking powder, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using). Toss the wings until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Arrange the wings skin-side up on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

  4. 4

    Set up a grill for indirect cooking with a hot and a cooler zone; target a cooking temperature of 375 to 425°F. Clean and oil the grates.

  5. 5

    Place the wings over indirect heat, close the lid, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes to render fat and gently cook the meat.

  6. 6

    Move the wings over direct heat and cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until the skin is crisp and evenly browned and the internal temperature reaches 170 to 175°F.

  7. 7

    Transfer the wings to a platter and serve as-is, or toss lightly with your preferred wing sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings (separated into flats and drumettes)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt (Morton Coarse)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper (or chili powder, optional)
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