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How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

Would you like to make the most delicious and simplest chicken wing brine? With an extra spicy kick, this simple brined chicken wing dish is salty, a little bit sweet, and spicy.

Without a doubt, one of the most well-liked party dishes is chicken wings. I adore chicken wings, especially using a Blackstone griddle, but also Hennessy Chicken Wings, and even these Keto Chicken wings are amongst my favorites, as you may know if you often make my dishes.

There are several benefits to liking chicken wings, including affordability, taste, and crowd-feeding capacity. Is there a way to improve wings even more? Yes, brining them!

When chicken wings are brined, they go from excellent to superb, whether they are baked, fried, or grilled. Learn how to prepare this Simple Chicken Wing Brine; your next batch of wings will be the greatest.

Fun fact about chicken wings:  444 chicken wings set a global record for most wings ever. An individual by the name of Patrick Bertoletti consumed 444 wings in under 26 minutes at the 2015 Wing Bowl eating competition. 

How to make Chicken Wing Brine

What is brining used for?

A culinary method called brining is used to flavor foods, usually meats, and ensure that they remain extremely juicy after cooking. The brine is a mixture of salt and water with flavorings from other carefully chosen substances.

The meat absorbs water and salt from the brine by assimilation and diffusion.

Why are chicken wings brined?

You can absolutely make chicken wings without brining them, but doing so yields moister, more tender, and more delicious wings. In addition to salt, the brine’s sugar will help your wings become crispier, and any spices you add will enhance their taste through absorption.

Ingredients you’ll need  

  1. Chicken Wings
  2. Water
  3. Kosher salt
  4. Sugar
  5. Apple cider vinegar
  6. Red pepper flakes
  7. Ground black pepper
  8. Cayenne Pepper

How to Brine Chicken Wings – Steps

Now you’ll see how simple it is to make brine.

Step 1: Heat the water, salt, and sugar in a large pot just long enough for the salt and sugar to dissolve.

Step 2: Stir in the apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

Step 3: Chicken wings can be brined in a big bowl or a resealable plastic bag; step 3 combines the brine and the wings, ensuring they are well immersed.

Step 4: Place the chicken wings in brine and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours (because of the tiny size of chicken wings, a more extended brining period is not necessary).

Step 5: Dry the wings by patting them, but don’t rinse them, and cook them in the way you choose ( Blackstone, baking, grilling, frying, or in the air fryer).

How to make Chicken Wing Brine

For How Long to Brine Chicken Wings?

To get the most flavor from your chicken wings, brine them for around 2 hours. Chicken wings can be brined for anything from a few hours to a few days, depending on the size of the wings and the salinity of the brine (water to salt ratio). Chicken wings are rather small compared to other cuts or types of meat that you could brine.

Obviously, a chicken wing is not as big as a complete turkey or a chicken leg. Due to their size, chicken wings shouldn’t be brined for too long; otherwise, the skin and flesh will become tough and salty. Complete submersion in the brine is ideal for chicken wings.

What dishes go well with chicken wings?

I’ll say that the brined chicken wings are so delicious that they don’t even need wing sauce, but if you must, you must try the greatest Tiger Sauce! It is very amazing and simple to create. Spicy Chipotle Sauce and Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce are my next two picks for chicken wing sauces.

Some delectable carbohydrates that go well with chicken wings are Air Fryer Frozen French Fries or Sweet Potato. Along with a side of blue cheese and ranch dressing, don’t forget to offer a side of very crunchy vegetables like sliced bell peppers, celery, carrots, and cucumbers. In addition, use these fantastic Candied jalapenos. 

Chicken Wing Brine Recipe

Ok, it’s time for detailed instructions. Your chicken wings will be moist, soft, and tasty after using this simple brine. Learn how to make the most incredible chicken wing brine recipe for grilling, frying, or baking chicken wings.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of chicken wings
  • 5 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup of kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup of sugar
  • 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp of ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • First, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water using low heat in a large pot. Toss in the crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper,  freshly ground black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Let your brine cool. 
  • Place the chicken wings in a big bowl or resealable bag to brine them. Make sure the wings are well soaked in the brine.
  • Place the brined chicken wings in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 4 hours. Take the wings out of the brine, then get rid of the brine.
  • After patting the wings dry, use your favorite method of preparation. (Don’t rinse your chicken wings)

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How to make Chicken Wing Brine (Effortless recipe)

FAQs

How do I brine the chicken for smoking?

Make your brine for chicken wings. Depending on the size of the chicken, brine it for the proper period. Before smoking, remove from the mixture and let it completely dry.

Should I brine chicken wings before smoking?

Brining chicken wings before smoking them produces wings with more taste and skin that is very crispy. It is advised to brine for around two hours before smoking.

How long may chicken wings be brined?

Your chicken wings can brine for around two to four hours. Any longer, you run the danger of having excessively salty meat, regardless of the type of brine and the size of the chicken wings.

Should I brine chicken wings before frying?

Brining chicken wings before frying them produces wings with more taste and skin that is very crispy. It is advised to brine for around two hours before frying.

Is brining going to make my chicken too salty?

If you are bringing a smaller piece of meat, such as a chicken wing, brining the meat will make it salty. It’s crucial to avoid letting your meat soak in the brine mixture for an excessively long time because this might cause it to become too salty and alter the texture of the meat.

Will brining chicken make a difference to my dish?

Bringing does make a difference since it gives the meat more taste. Additionally, it enables the meat to be juicy on the inside and exceptionally crispy on the outside.

Juicy & Tender Air-Fryer Ribs Recipe

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Homemade McDonald’s Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

Homemade McDonald’s Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

It is time for another McDonald’s copycat recipe. After making these delicious Egg McMuffins, and Chicken McGriddles, we’re making McDonald’s hash browns this time. These mouthwatering hash brown patties made from shredded potatoes are cooked to be fluffy inside and crispy and toasted on the exterior.

Since no other recipe even comes close to the original and, in my opinion, doesn’t merit the moniker “Copycat recipe,” the primary cause is wrong or missing ingredients. This recipe has been waiting patiently to be published.

Thus I’ll walk you through the process of making these hash browns in the McDonald’s way today. The best part about them is that you can prepare them ahead of time and freeze them for whenever you’re ready to cook them.

The Best McDonald’s Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

I’m not sure about you, but I consider McDonald’s hash browns among their most delicate items. They’re great in the restaurant, but I think my version is much better when it’s cooked at home!

Once you try these easy and delectable homemade hash browns, you’ll be addicted. That has certainly been the case for me. So far this week, I’ve cooked these for breakfast nearly every morning.

Making these McDonald’s hash browns at home is also great because no harmful ingredients are added, which I appreciate. My meal should not contain anything like sodium acid pyrophosphate or hydrogenated soybean oil!

The original McDonald’s hash browns don’t contain any cheese, cayenne pepper, or other additives. Still, I see most, if not all, online versions that do—missing essential flavors, such as those from beef stock and a little sugar. But don’t worry; you’re going to create something genuine.

The second item that appears to be ignored by everyone is confit cooking. Cooking anything in fat or oil at a reduced temperature is known as confit cooking. Because it changes the starch within, most restaurants “double fried” their potatoes.

As a result, it becomes even crispier when you re-fry it after chilling. Confit, indeed, yep.

Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need

Okay, to prepare these delectable McDonald’s hash browns, you just need some basic ingredients. And while this recipe calls for a few more ingredients compared to standard hash brown recipes, they are more than worth it.

Here is all you will need to prepare this simple hash browns recipe:

  • Russet Potatoes
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Pepper
  • Cornstarch
  • Vegetable Oil (sunflower or rapeseed)
  • Dry beef stock powder

Since Yukon potatoes have excellent consistency, I occasionally use them to create hash browns, but any potato would work in this recipe. Because the original recipe calls for russet potatoes, I’ve included them.

Regarding the oil, McDonald’s uses a blend of rapeseed and sunflower oils. Any neutral high-heat oil, such as canola oil, avocado oil, peanut oil, or macadamia nut oil, can be used.

How to make McDonald’s Hash Browns Copycat

Once more, making a homemade hash brown that tastes like the one from McDonald’s couldn’t be simpler. To make them, you only need to follow a few simple steps. And the steps in the procedure are basically peeling, grating, straining, shaping, and frying.

You’ll find this recipe incredibly straightforward to create, even if it’s your first time cooking hash brown patties from scratch. And, to be honest, once you’ve prepared these hash browns, cooking them again and again will be simple.

Now, let’s start with the recipe and quit wasting time!

Step 1: Prepare the potatoes.

The potatoes must first be peeled and placed in a dish of cold water to prevent browning. Use a box grater’s big hole to shred the potatoes. Fill the bowl with cold water, then stir the potatoes well. Drain off the water when it becomes cloudy.

Then, move the chopped potatoes to a mesh sieve or strainer and squeeze them to remove most of their extra liquid.

Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

Step 2: Confit Cooking

To get the restaurant quality hash browns, I advise you don’t skip this step.

A non-stick skillet should be heated at low heat. Add the potatoes to the hot oil and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes. Before continuing, strain the potatoes and let them a little period of cooling.

Step 4: Combine the ingredients and form the hash brown patties.

Combine the potatoes in a bowl with the sugar, cornstarch, dry beef stock powder, salt, and pepper—Transfer 1/4 cup of the hashbrown mixture on a piece of parchment paper afterward.

Make a rectangle out of the potatoes by flattening them. Add another 2-3 tablespoons of the potatoes on top, then fold the parchment paper over the top to help create the patties.

Repeat these final two procedures with the remaining hash brown mixture until you have about four large patties.

Step 5: Frying and Serving

Next, add the oil to a nonstick skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. After that, add the hashbrowns and fry them there for a few minutes on each side or until golden brown.

How To Store Hash Browns

You are aware by now that this McDonald’s hash browns recipe yields around four patties. Don’t worry if you can’t eat them all or decide to double the recipe since they really keep nicely.

You may keep the cooked hash browns in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. By the way, you can freeze the hash browns for up to 10 months if you want to store them for even longer. Just make sure the bag is freezer-safe. This is the approach I normally take. I usually prepare an extra batch of these McDonald’s hash browns since I like preparing and eating them so much. The excess batch is simply frozen, so it’s available anytime I need a quick side for breakfast.

In any case, I advise using parchment paper to line each patty in order to keep them from adhering or disintegrating.

Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

Reheating Hash Browns

The simplest method to reheat hash browns is to put them in the microwave and cook them for 20 seconds at a time until well hot.

Alternatively, you may bake your hash brown patties at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until they are well cooked, on a baking sheet coated with parchment paper or foil. This is the best approach if you want them to crisp back up.

McDonald’s Hash Browns Recipe

Ok, time for more detailed recipe instructions.

Ingredients

  • 3 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 tsp of Salt
  • 1 tsp of pepper
  • 1 tsp of sugar
  • 6 tbsp of Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil (sunflower or rapeseed)
  • 1 tsp of dry beef stock powder

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes, then put them in a bowl of cold water so they won’t turn brown. Next, grate the potatoes thru the large hole on a box grater.
  • Add cold water to the basin, then stir the potatoes well. Drain the water after it has become murky.
  • To release most of the liquid, move to a strainer and press.
  • On low heat, preheat a nonstick skillet. Add the potatoes to the heated oil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Before continuing, drain the potatoes using an oil strainer and give them a little time to cool.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, dry beef stock powder, and cornstarch with the potatoes in a bowl.
  • Put 1/4 cup of the mixture on a piece of parchment paper. Make it flat, like a rectangle shape. Add another 2–3 tablespoons of potatoes on top, and then fold the parchment paper over the top to make it flat. You can make the patties with the help of paper. Do the same thing with the rest of the mix.
  • Add the oil to a nonstick skillet that has been heated to medium-high. Add the hashbrowns to the skillet and cook them for a few minutes, turning them occasionally, until golden brown all over.

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Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns Copycat Recipe

Conclusion

There is no way that this hash brown dish could be any more authentic. Every bite has the same deliciousness you adored every time you’ve eaten at McDonald’s, and the outside’s crisp crunch, buttery middle.

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Pink Whitney Drink Recipe (+ 10 Variation Ideas)

Pink Whitney Drink Recipe (+ 10 Variation Ideas)

In search of a cold and soothing drink to help you relax during the summer or holiday occasion? Among flavored vodkas, Pink Whitney Drink is nowadays one of the most desirable options. The best Pink Whitney ever is made with this recipe.

You’ll quickly grow to appreciate this mixed drink as your go-to because it’s light, refreshing, and provides a pleasant buzz. Although it makes for a great cocktail on its own, you may be wondering what other drinks pair well with this flavored vodka. No worries, I’ve also covered some fantastic variations in this article. 

Pink Whitney Drink Origin

This mixed drink was inspired by a product sold by New Amsterdam Vodka. One of the Spittin’ Chiclets Podcast hosts, “Ryan Whitney,” inspired the drink’s name. Ryan used to play in the National Hockey League, and his podcast is currently massively successful.

The Pink Whitney, a vodka and pink lemonade cocktail developed by New Amsterdam’s Ryan, is available in a bottle.

You might also enjoy this Vodka Orange Crush Cocktail!

Why This Recipe Works

I figured I might as well try my hand at recreating it, given how good it is. Trust me when I say that a Pink Drink is the most refreshing beverage you could ever imagine. It’s a cocktail that screams “party” because of the harmonious combination of vodka and pink lemonade.

It takes only a few seconds to mix and is one of the most excellent vodka cocktails you can serve at a party. Dispense a handful of these Pink Whitneys to your pals and get the party started!

Pink Whitney Drink Recipe (+ 10 Variation Ideas)

Ingredients you’ll need

One of my favorite vodka cocktails is this Pink Whitney, which only calls for two main ingredients. In addition to those two main ingredients, I prefer to include a couple more for both flavor and presentation.

These are the ingredients you’ll need to prepare it:

  • 1-2 oz. Vodka (adjust how strong you like it)
  • 6 oz. Pink Lemonade
  • 2-3 Ice Cubes
  • Just a splash of Lemon Juice
  • Dried lemons or lemon wedges to garnish

Make this cocktail with whatever vodka and pink lemonade you choose now! Pink Whitneys may be made using a variety of refreshing and tasty ingredients. Also, if you’re looking to shake things up, try some of the variants I’ve included below.

How to make Pink Whitney Drink

It takes under a minute to whip up a batch of these Pink Whitneys, making them among the quickest mixed drinks you’ll ever create. If you’re planning on serving this at a gathering, you can quickly scale the recipe up by a factor of three or four and serve it in a large pitcher.

Prepare the vodka lemonade cocktail right now!

Step 1: Drink Preparation

Get a cocktail shaker or other big cup with a lid ready.

Now, if you’re creating one of the variants, pour in your vodka of choice, followed by the pink lemonade of your choosing.

Add some lemon juice on the top and shake it up to incorporate everything.

Step 2: Serve

Fill a glass with 2-3 ice cubes and pour your Pink Whitney cocktail into it once it’s ready. Add some lemon wedges or dried lemons to garnish, and finish them with a stirring straw.

You can mix two cocktails at once with this recipe, so another one will be waiting for you after the first one is gone.

The greatest thing is that it only takes a few seconds to make more of them if you want to make one as a gift or need to make a few more for yourself or a friend. Enjoy!

Pink Whitney Variation Mixes

To elevate your next cocktail experience, I have compiled a complete list of mixes that go well with Pink Whitney.

Pink Whitney Sprite

Carbonated beverages like Sprite pair well with vodkas, making them a fantastic addition to the Pink Whitney. When combined, the vodka’s lemon taste in Pink Whitney and Sprite’s citrus notes shine through.

Pink Whitney and Sprite can be combined to form a slushie or poured over ice to make a cocktail.

Pink Whitney Pineapple Juice

Although cocktails made with pineapple vodka are not uncommon, even the most basic of cocktails may be transformed with the addition of Pink Whitney.

The Pink Whitney, a combination of pineapple juice and lemonade with a splash of vodka, strikes the ideal balance between fruity sweetness and tart sharpness.

Pink Whitney Limeaid

Limeaid is a beverage flavored with lime juice or lime concentrate. Like lemonade, it’s produced by squeezing lemons and sugar into water, but limeade has a sweet and sour flavor.

Limeaid’s balanced sourness, sweetness, and tang make it an ideal companion for the Pink Whitney.

Pink Whitney Drink Recipe (+ 10 Variation Ideas)

Other Variations

  • Add Sprite and Cranberry Juice 
  • Add Iced Tea
  • Combine half Vodka and half J.M Blanc Rum
  • Add a splash of Tonic Water
  • Add a splash of Orange Juice
  • Add a splash of Strawberry juice
  • You can make a pink vodka lemonade slushier by adding more ice cubes and combining all of the ingredients together.

Pink Whitney Drink Recipe

Let’s start with detailed instructions. Among flavored vodkas, Pink Whitney is currently among the most sought-after options. The best Pink Whitney ever is made with this recipe. You’ll quickly grow to appreciate this mixed drink as your go-to because it’s light, refreshing, and provides a pleasant buzz.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. of Vodka (1-2 Shots)
  • 6 oz. of Pink Lemonade (¾ Cup)
  • Splash of Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 Ice Cubes
  • Dried lemons or lemon wedges to garnish

Instructions

  • First, combine the pink lemonade, vodka, and lemon juice (and any other optional ingredients from the variant recommendations) in a cocktail shaker or a big cup with a sealable top.
  • Second, shake it up to combine the ingredients.
  • Then, divide the mixture evenly between two glasses, add ice, and garnish with a dried lemon slice. Cheers!

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Pink Whitney Drink Recipe (+ 10 Variation Ideas)

Homemade Orange Julius Copycat Recipe

Homemade Orange Julius Copycat Recipe

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