Wings direct or indirect?

Roanokesmoke · February 2009

It looks like most here do their wings direct (for example the dizzy method), but mine always end up burnt when I try to do them direct. Maybe its because I don't bread my wings, but like I said they don't seem to come out as good for me as they do when I do them indirect. I typically do mine indirect for a few hours, then remove, spread a thin layer of sauce on them, then return direct to finish them off/make them crispy. Any suggestions on an easier way to do wings would be appreciated.

Fidel · February 2009

I almost always do mine indirect, but today I am going to go direct. And I don't care for breaded wings myself.

If you go direct you will have better results if you use less lump and a raised grid - get the wings 12-15" above the heat source.

I toss mine in sauce and put them back on for 5-10 minutes at most. Any longer and I think you risk some burning.

thirdeye · February 2009

I do mine raised direct (the higher the better) and use a small fire. Pit temp is 250/275.

I also really like the leg/wing racks, but you do have to buy and prep whole wings.

Suck Creek Wings · February 2009

in my humble opinion is to grill them via direct heat until they are about 95% done. This of course is an approximation, but you get the idea.

Then drop them in 380 degree oil for no more than 60 seconds. This method will deliver the great flavor from grilling and the perfect texture as well.

Finish by tossing in a sauce of your choice.

Clay Q · February 2009

Both ways are good with me. Today I'll cook indirect then finish direct with sauce mopping.
I'm starting to get hungrrrrrrrry.

Sun Devil Brett · February 2009

Those are some good lookin' wings.

Nature Boy · February 2009

I am on board with the direct folks. But I like 275 for an hour and a half. Wings are on the menu today.
Cheers!
chris

Bordello · February 2009

Those look great Chris, hope ya enjoy the game. I'm not into sports at all but am going to the pub to see my girls and friends. Got my ear plugs with me. LOL

Will probably take my laptop so I have something to do. Hope the Cards win so I'm not around a bunch of grumpy friens. :laugh:

Cheers,
Bordello

Nature Boy · February 2009

Enjoy the commercials anyways!
Have fun mang.

Frank from Houma · February 2009

I have done em both ways. There are probably as many ways as there are Eggers. I have settled on indirect with sugar cane smoke on wings that just have some seasoning on them - no sauce. Lately I have also stuffed them with blue cheese and sausage.

Mainegg · February 2009

We brought some nice jerk seasoning back from Jamaica and as much as I love my D.P. (LOL) we are going to give it a try. Julie

Dawgtired · February 2009

Someone posted a while back with some really good ideas about cooking wings. He used very little lump and got them as high as possible, away from the fire. Also, open the daisy wheel as much as possible for the temp. desired. He also used a lower temp and the cook time was a little over two hours. He seasoned them and put them in the fridge for several hours. All this was to crisp up the skin. It worked like a champ.

Wings direct or indirect?

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