Beer Brined Buffalo Wings

You will love these mouth-watering buffalo wings and so will the guests at your next party! ...MORE + LESS -

1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar

1 tbsp (15 mL) coarse salt

1 bottle (12 oz/341 mL) beer (or ginger ale)

2 lb (1 kg) chicken wings (12)

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) onion powder

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) paprika

1/4 cup (50 mL) butter

1/4 cup (50 mL) red pepper sauce

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1

Heat oven to 350ºF. Line cookie sheet with foil.
2

In large bowl, beat brown sugar, salt and beer with whisk. Add chicken wings; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to brine.
3

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.
4

In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pepper sauce. Heat to a simmer. Pour mixture over wings.
5

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (165ºF). If desired, shake extra pepper sauce over wings after baking.