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reverse buffalo wings

Woodfire Reverse Buffalo Wings

Woodfire Reverse Buffalo wings are smoked low and slow, seasoned with ranch, and dipped in buffalo sauce instead of tossed. This keeps the wings juicy, flavorful, and crisp without getting soggy.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ninja woodfire
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Overnight Brine: 12 hours
Total Time: 13 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 733kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Ninja Woodfire Grill
  • Sharp knife
  • Large container for brining
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2-3 LB Chicken Wings

Wet Brine

  • 2 QT Water 8 cups
  • 6.3 tablespoon Kosher Salt 3 percent brine
  • 6 tablespoon White Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated Onion

Seasoning and Cooking

  • Duck Fat Spray
  • Ranch seasoning

Instructions

  • Break down the wings by removing the tips and separating the flats and drums.
  • In a large container, add the water, salt, sugar, granulated garlic, and granulated onion and stir until mostly dissolved.
  • Submerge the wings in the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove wings from the brine, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. Let them air dry briefly while setting up the Woodfire.
  • Load the woodfire with Pellets and set it to smoker mode at 275°F.
  • Lightly spray the wings with duck fat and season generously with ranch seasoning.
  • Arrange wings on the Woodfire with space around them for smoke circulation. See the video if you want to try the "double stack" method.
  • Smoke at 275°F until wings reach an internal temperature of 190–195°F. This takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Switch to broil and let the woodfire preheat fully. Broil for 5 minutes to add extra color and tighten the skin.
  • Serve wings with buffalo sauce and ranch on the side. Dip, don’t toss.

Video

Notes

Cooking wings past the usual 165°F is the key. That extra time breaks down connective tissue and makes the wings tender without drying them out.

Nutrition

Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 22212mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg
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