Dry-rub buffalo chicken wings
Juicy, crispy wings are coated in punchy spices that bring the heat, and served with a cool creamy ranch dressing to help keep things balanced. These are the ultimate crowd-pleasers and you'll likely be making them on repeat all summer long – your guests will love them.
Requires brining and marinating time.
Overview
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
11 mins
Serves
6
Ingredients
16 large chicken wings (1.5kg in total), tips removed and jointed
200g table salt
10 black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp light olive oil
For the dry rub
1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp cayenne powder
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
For the ranch dressing
3 heaped tbsp soured cream
3 heaped tbsp mayonnaise
½ garlic clove, finely grated
3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp mild American mustard
1 tbsp finely chopped dill
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
To serve
hot sauce
celery sticks
Method
Step
First brine 16 large chicken wings. Pour 2 litres of water into a large bowl, add 200g table salt and whisk to dissolve, then add 10 black peppercorns and 4 bay leaves. Immerse the chicken wings in the brine and place in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step
Remove the chicken wings from the brine and pat them dry with kitchen paper. For the dry rub, mix together in a bowl 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cayenne powder, 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp dried thyme leaves.
Step
Drizzle both sides of the chicken wings with 2 tbsp light olive oil and sprinkle with the dry rub to coat the wings evenly all over. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-3 hours.
Step
For the ranch dressing, mix together in a bowl 3 heaped tbsp soured cream, 3 heaped tbsp mayonnaise, ½ finely grated garlic clove, 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp mild American mustard, 1 tbsp finely chopped dill and 1 tbsp finely chopped chives, and season to taste.
Step
Cook for 10-12 minutes, until the wings are nicely browned on each side, turning regularly.
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