BEER BRINED BUFFALO WINGS

Beer Brined Buffalo Wings image

Provided by Mebriella

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
2 lbs chicken wings or 12 chicken wings
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup red pepper sauce

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Line cookie sheet with foil.
In large bowl, beat brown sugar, salt and beer with whisk. Add chicken wings; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to brine.
In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Drain chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Add chicken to bag; toss until evenly coated. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pepper sauce. Heat to a simmer. Pour mixture over wings.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (165°F). If desired, shake extra pepper sauce over wings after baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 2390.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 42.6