Chicken Wings Rub - 9-Spice Dry Rub
Servings: 6
Calories: 391.9kcal
These grilled chicken wings are brined for extra flavor, then coated with a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy dry rub. Serve them hot with fresh lime wedges for an easy game-day favorite.
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Ingredients
Brined Wings
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 quarts water
- 3 pounds chicken wings tips discarded and wings split
Dry Rub
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- ¾ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon dried sage
- ½ tablespoon dry mustard
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
For Cooking and Serving
- Canola oil for brushing
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Brine the Wings
- In a large saucepan, combine the kosher salt, light brown sugar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf with 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let the brine cool completely to room temperature.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl or container. Pour the cooled brine over the wings, cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Make the Dry Rub
- While the wings are brining, combine all of the dry-rub ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Grill the Wings
- Preheat a grill to moderate heat and oil the grates.
- Remove the wings from the brine and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Brush the wings lightly with canola oil, then toss them with ⅓ cup of the dry rub, coating them evenly.
- Grill the wings over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
If cooking the wings in the oven, use a rack set over a baking sheet so the heat can circulate around the wings and they cook evenly on all sides.
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Nutrition
Calories: 391.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 23.8g | Fat: 20.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94.3mg | Sodium: 10708.5mg | Potassium: 379.4mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 23.7g | Vitamin A: 2589.2IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 72.6mg | Iron: 2.8mg
