There is a uniqueness about the taste of brined chicken wings. Once you have had brined wings, you will want to brine them every time before you cook them.
Many recipes call for kosher salt when brining wings. But don't worry, you can use regular table salt if you don't have kosher salt.
What are Brined Chicken Wings?
Brined Chicken Wings are chicken wings that have been infused with salt, sugar and other herbs and seasonings which make the meat more flavorful. Brining proteins also results in a more tender piece of meat.
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- What are Brined Chicken Wings?
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- Ingredients Needed to Make Brine for Your Chicken Wing
- Instructions on How to Brine Chicken Wings
- Top tip
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
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How Long Can You Brine Chicken Wings?
You can brine chicken wings anywhere between 2 to 24 hours. Keep in mind that the longer the meat stays in a brine the more risk of it becoming chewy and stringy instead of tender. Also note that you wouldn't leave a piece of raw meat sitting in the fridge for longer than a day or two without it being consumed.
Follow your regions guidelines for food safety when storing meats.
How do you Cook Brined Chicken Wings?
The great thing about brining chicken wings or any meats is that you can cook brined meats any way you like. Here are a few ways you can cook brined meats:
- Fried chicken wings
- Chicken wings smoked
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Baked Dry Rub Chicken Wings
This recipe was inspired by Dry Rub Chicken Wings. What better way to get a crispy tasty wing than by brining your chicken wings overnight or for a couple of hours.
Top off your cooked wings with a side of Eggplant and Zucchini and a delicious Ricotta Dessert.
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Ingredients Needed to Make Brine for Your Chicken Wing
- Chicken Wings
- White vinegar
- Water
- Sugar (optional)
- Salt or kosher salt
- Garlic
- Bay leaves
- Paprika
- Worcestershire Sauce
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions on How to Brine Chicken Wings
You can use fresh or frozen wings. Note that frozen wings take longer to brine because they need to thaw before cooking. But essentially, you can thaw and brine your meat at the same time.
So if you are in a hurry, use thawed chicken wings.
Combine all ingredients, except wings, in a bowl and stir to combine. Pour in a container large enough to hold the brining liquid and wings.
Place wings in the container and pour brining liquid over the wings. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Pat dry your wings with paper towel before seasoning and cook as you usually would using your favorite chicken wing recipe.
Top tip
Scoop the chicken wings out of the brining liquid and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towel. Dry wings will make for crispy wings.
Hint: Don't be afraid to pat dry your wings with paper towel.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some great ideas on how to make this recipe different:
- Chicken Drum Sticks - substitute chicken drum sticks instead of chicken wings
- Pork Back Ribs - Use pork ribs instead of chicken wings
- Pork Chops - Use pork chops instead of chicken wings
- Whole Chicken - brine a whole chicken before roasting or cooking it on a rotisserie
If you know how to make this recipe unique or suit your diet - go for it! Let me know what you did and how it turned out by leaving me a comment. I'd love to hear from you.
Equipment
A large container that you can seal and some tongs will come in handy for this recipe. As well as some measuring cups, bowls and measuring spoons.
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Storage
You can store unused brining solution for up to two weeks in a sealed jar or air tight container.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
For Canadian Guidelines check Government of Canada's Food and Safety Guidelines for further information and resources.
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Recipe Details
Brined Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of Chicken Wings
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except wings, in a bowl and stir to combine.
- Pour in a container large enough to hold the brining liquid and wings.
- Place wings in the container and pour brining liquid over the wings.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
- Pat dry your wings with paper towel, cook as you usually would using your favorite recipe.
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