Beer-Brined Buffalo Wings

 

1

tablespoon packed brown sugar

1

tablespoon coarse salt

1

bottle (12 oz) beer

2

lb chicken wings (12)

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

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. 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 (165°F). If desired, shake extra pepper sauce over wings after baking.