Grilled Chicken Wings

• PREP TIME
  2 hrs - 3 hrs
• COOK TIME
  25 min
• TOTAL TIME
  3 hrs 25 min

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken wings, split into wings and drumettes
• ½ cup salt
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp. pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup sweet paprika
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. mustard powder
• 1 tbsp. salt
• ½ tbsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken wings by splitting into wings and drumettes, cutting the tips from the wings.
2. To make the brine, in a large pan, combine the salt, brown sugar, white vinegar, pepper and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Let cool to room temperature, then pour over the chicken wings, marinating for 2-3 hours.
3. To make the dry rub, in a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain the brined wings, then in a large bowl, toss them with the dry rub.
4. Grill the wings over medium-high heat until they are cooked through and crispy, about 15 to 25 minutes, turning throughout.
5. Pop ‘em off the grill and serve.