Description
✔ Use cold water to prevent bacterial growth.✔ Add aromatics like garlic, citrus, or bay leaves for a deeper flavor.✔ For crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge after brining. ✔ Use cold water to prevent bacterial growth.✔ Add aromatics like garlic, citrus, or bay leaves for a deeper flavor.✔ For crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge after brining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for balance)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
- Juice of ½ lemon or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional, for slight tang)
Instructions
Notes
✔ Use cold water to prevent bacterial growth.✔ Add aromatics like garlic, citrus, or bay leaves for a deeper flavor.✔ For crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge after brining.
✔ Use cold water to prevent bacterial growth.✔ Add aromatics like garlic, citrus, or bay leaves for a deeper flavor.✔ For crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge after brining.