Ingredients
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
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil.
In large bowl, beat brown sugar, salt and beer with whisk. Add chicken wings; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes to brine.
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.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pepper sauce. Heat to a simmer. Pour mixture over wings.
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.
