Clockwise from top left: Classic Buff, Nashville Hot, Cajun Ranch.
I'm in a pretty wing-dry area where everything is either overpriced, not great, or a combo. Local pubs shouldn't be charging over $20 for a dozen wings tossed in mediocrity. For some reason sweet-chili is the peak of flavor in New England.
I do a salt/baking powder brine overnight in the fridge popularized by Kenji. Buff sauce is franks, unsalted butter, and a dash of Worcestershire. The other two are dry rubs sprinkled on after a toss in just a little butter (Nashville Hot gets a little honey as well). I had cajun ranch at a restaurant one time and just had to attempt at home.
Blue cheese is my fave but I have ranch too!
by iamjackspants
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Absolutely fantastic, by your description and their looks! I’ve been on an oven-baked streak myself, that dry brine does wonders for addictively crispy skin.
Those look incredible. Smaller the wing the better. My mouth is watering.
Is the Nashville hot a premade rub you can buy or did you make it? They all look fantastic
I did Nashville hot tonight. I contemplated doing them in the oven for a change, and instead I went for the grill. I’m still kicking myself, because it ended with a grease fire and corn for dinner 🤦🏻♂️
PSA: don’t forget to clean your grill
Your wings look delicious, I’m jealous
What is it with celery though?
Those are far larger than some of the national chains!
gonna try this for sure!