Ranch Buttermilk Chicken Wings with Austen Granger | Traeger Grills

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chicken wings

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are typically less expensive.

Grab a large bowl and add 1 cup of buttermilk.

Add 1 cup of hot sauce to the bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of maple syrup to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Add chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the brine until fully coated.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the wings for 4 to 12 hours, preferably overnight.

After brining, remove wings from the refrigerator and let excess brine drip off.

Preheat the grill to 450°F.

Place the wings on the grill and cook for a total of 40 minutes, flipping them after 20 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the wings, aiming for 180°F or higher.

While the wings are cooking, cut vegetables (carrots, celery, radishes) for serving.

After 40 minutes, remove the wings from the grill and check for caramelization and juiciness.

In a bowl, toss the wings with grated Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning powder before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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