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5 from 3 votes
Beer Brined BBQ Chicken Wings
Beer Brined BBQ Chicken Wings
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
 

Chicken wings in a flavorful beer brine that can be baked or smoked

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer, best, Brine, Brining, Chicken Wings, Easy, Game Day Snacks, Recipe, Smoked Wings, TikTok, Traeger, Traeger Recipes
Servings: 4 pounds
Calories: 557 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds jumbo split chicken wings
  • 2 12 oz cans or bottles beer
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsps BBQ seasoning
Instructions
  1. Put the jumbo split wings into a gallon size plastic bag. Add the beer, water, salt, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsps of the BBQ seasoning. Massage the bag until evenly mixed and place in the fridge 24 hours.

    Note: Recommended to place the bag in a large bowl in case of a leak.

  2. Remove the chicken wings, discard the brine. Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsps of BBQ seasoning.

  3. Place the chicken wings in a smoker set to 250 degrees for two and a half hours. Flip them halfway through. Check the internal temp to make sure they are at 170 degrees before serving.

    These can also be baked in the oven: In the oven: Place wings on a lined baking sheet and put in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes, flip them halfway through.