Brined Buffalo Hot Wings
prep
1.5 Hrs
cook
2 Hrs
feeds
4-8
These smoked wings are perfectly crispy & have the best buffalo flavor. Brining them makes for extra juicy wings. These smoked wings are perfect for an easy summer dinner when you're having friends over for a summer party, or for game day fun! With 3 easy steps these wings are a no brainer to try.
Buffalo chicken wings are a popular snack and appetizer dish in the United States and around the world. The origin of this dish is widely attributed to Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s.
According to one popular story, Buffalo wings were first served at a bar called the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964. The bar's owner, Teressa Bellissimo, is said to have created the dish one night when her son and his friends were looking for a late-night snack. She deep-fried chicken wings and then tossed them in a mixture of hot sauce and butter, and served them with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Buffalo wings quickly became popular in the Buffalo area and soon spread to other parts of the United States and beyond. Today, they are a staple food in sports bars and are often served as an appetizer or a main dish, typically with various dipping sauces and accompaniments.
It's worth noting that while the origins of the dish are widely attributed to Buffalo, New York, there are other cities and regions that also lay claim to the invention of Buffalo wings, so the true history of the dish may never be fully known. Nevertheless, Buffalo wings have become a beloved and iconic American dish, and continue to be enjoyed by people around the world.
Brining chicken wings can help to enhance their flavor and tenderness. The brining process involves soaking the wings in a saltwater solution for a certain period of time. This helps to both season the meat and to improve its texture.
Here are some of the benefits of brining chicken wings:
Moisture Retention: Brining helps to keep the chicken wings moist by adding moisture to the meat before cooking. This results in juicy and tender wings, even if they are overcooked.
Improved Flavor: The salt in the brine solution seasons the chicken wings, giving them a better flavor than unbrined wings. You can also add other seasonings and spices to the brine to further enhance the flavor of the wings.
Tenderization: Brining can help to break down the muscle fibers in the chicken wings, making them more tender. This can be especially useful for wings that come from tough parts of the chicken, such as the drumettes.
Reduced Cooking Time: Brining can also help to reduce the cooking time for chicken wings, as the brine helps to speed up the cooking process.
Overall, brining is a simple and effective way to improve the flavor and texture of chicken wings. If you haven't tried brining wings before, it's definitely worth a shot!
Buffalo hot wings typically have a spicy, tangy flavor profile. The wings are usually coated in a sauce made with hot pepper sauce, butter, and vinegar, which gives them a spicy, tangy, and slightly acidic flavor. The heat level of the sauce can vary depending on the type of hot sauce used, but it is usually quite spicy.
The wings themselves have a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, which provides a nice contrast to the spicy sauce. Some people like to serve their Buffalo hot wings with a side of blue cheese dressing, which helps to cool down the heat and adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the dish. The blue cheese also complements the flavor of the wings nicely, and the creamy texture helps to balance out the spiciness of the sauce.
Overall, Buffalo hot wings are a popular dish because of their unique combination of flavors and textures. They are typically enjoyed as an appetizer or as a snack, but can also be served as a main course. Whether you like your wings super spicy or just slightly hot, there's a Buffalo hot wing sauce out there for everyone!
Ingredients
All Ingredients
2-4 pounds chicken wings
1 bottle of Frank's hot sauce
1 bottle of Frank's buffalo sauce
1 bottle of Famous Dave's Sweet and Zesty Sauce
Instructions
Brined Buffalo Hot Wings
Step 1
Brine wings in the buffalo sauce over night in a sealed container or bag.
Step 2
Preheat your pellet grill or smoker to 225°F with the highest smoke setting, or on the preset high smoke setting.
step 3
Smoke wings on high smoke for 30 minutes. Flip wings over and smoke for another 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 300°F and flip wings until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
step 4
Combine the rest of the hot sauce, buffalo sauce, and barbeque sauce in a bowl. Add the wings and toss until completely covered.
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