I've been looking for a good wing recipe using the charcoal baskets instead of the vortex. I've been thinking of getting the vortex, but I want to try the charcoal baskets first to see how they do. No point in spending extra money if not needed.
Just wondering, is this method similar to the ones I see a lot of people do with the vortex? Like 400 for a bit, then finish off with a sear? I've been trying to find a good wing method, but it seems like it's difficult to find non-vortex ones.
I like to season my wings with SPG and some cayenne. Toss in a little neutral oil (avocado), toss and coat all evenly.
Then sprinkle in some corn starch, not a lot but some, then toss to lubricate the corn starch.
Light a chimney of Jealous Devil, and get it fully lit, say 15 minutes, then pour over into the Cabs set up as a circle in the center of the grill.
Fully open vent on bottom and fully open on top.
Lay your wings in a circle around the outside of the center/fire.
Cook the wings for 50 minutes. Probe temp them if you like. They should be 165-175F.
Then do a quick search over direct heat.
There’s two saucing methods. You can casts the wings at 40 minutes and the sauce will cook.
Or you can sauce your wings after they’re crispy in a large work bowl.
My go to sauce is SBR thinned with ACV and some Tabasco sauce, all mixed together for even distribution. The toss the cooked wings in the sauce.
I’ll use the same sauce too sometimes and coat the wings at 40 minutes and then finish them on the grill.
Do foil the charcoal grate if you want to keep the chicken fat out of the grill. I try to do a lot of foiling when I cook to keep the grill grease free.
Toss the aluminum foil every cook or two cooks and replace.
