Wing semi-fail

JenGang · June 2013

Made my first wings on the Egg tonight and they were looking fantastic. The skin wasn't getting as crisp as I would like but I could tell they were fully cooked so I decided to crank up the heat just a little to finish them off. Flipped them one more time and ran in the house to get my phone to take a picture. When I opened the egg to snap a picture before pulling them off, it suddenly went inferno on me and I had to pull them off as quick as possible to avoid making my own charcoal. Although about 50% were pretty charred, they were still tasty and actually nice and juicy on the inside.

So I would love tips and trick to getting a nice crispy skin without the crazy flames? I was doing them on a slightly raised grid at about 350°.

Jen

smokesniffer · June 2013

Try sprinkling a little corn starch on them, along with your favourite rub or seasoning.

smokesniffer · June 2013

You might try indirect as well, use a plate setter, if you have one. I cook at 400*.

JenGang · June 2013

Moody 16 yo daughter just emerged from her bedroom for food since she wasn't hungry at dinner time. She loves them. She claims that she loves that burnt taste. Strange child!

JenGang · June 2013

I do have a plate setter so I'll have to try that. The corn starch also sounds like a good idea. Thank you!

smokesniffer · June 2013

Turn the wings frequently too.

nolaegghead · June 2013

Hi JenGang!

If you want to jack up the temp to crisp something up, maybe bump the bottom damper open a half inch or so - don't crank it all the way open and walk away. The egg can go nuclear FAST. Open the lid for a couple minutes if you want it to ramp up a bit, but don't leave it like that unattended. I always cook with the lid closed unless I'm manipulating food....for that reason, the temp will run away...even if the bottom damper is closed.

Richard Fl · June 2013

Here is how I like to do them.

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1235195&catid=1

Mickey · June 2013

First off let me introduce you to charred:

Mickey · June 2013

This works for me every time and so easy. 400 Direct & Raised. ( just don't forget you have them on)

Chubbs · June 2013

Just "Mickey" them next time

Mickey: verb: to cook various types of meat raised direct on the BGE.

Griffin · June 2013

Chubbs said:

Just "Mickey" them next time Mickey: verb: to cook various types of meat raised direct on the BGE.

I like that, hope it catches on. Showing Don Toyota (@Mickey) the respect he deserves. Helluva guy.

six_egg · June 2013

Mickey said:

This works for me every time and so easy. 400 Direct & Raised. ( just don't forget you have them on)

+1 That is how I do mine but I am a rookie Mickey is the Vet. On a side note every time I see Mickey's name I want to sing the Mickey Mouse song. I need some adult TV in the house

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NecessaryIndulg · June 2013

Been there, done that. . . they are sneaky little suckers. :-w

I cook them raised, direct at ~300F for about an hour with the skin side up for at least 45 minutes of that (I also dust them with cornstarch).

Try a few ways, you'll find what works for you.

WiltOnTilt · June 2013

I've tried raised direct, indirect, corn starch, leaving them uncovered in the fridge... Nothing has worked for me yet for crispy skin. They still taste good but definitely not crispy. Next on my list of experiments is to do them completely skinless.

thetrim · June 2013

How much corn starch are people putting on them. i tried that once and got nearly all thumbs down. The taste and texture were hard to describe... Is it a very light dusting? Maybe I did a little too much CS.

Thanks for any advice.

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