Quickest way to defrost chicken wings before grilling

[bpinmi]

Smoking some wings on the Kamado tonight for the football game. I had them in brine over night thinking that would thaw them out but it really didn't. I've currently got them spread out on cookie sheets in my garage which is 45 degrees. Anything I can do a little more quickly so they are ready to grill in about 5 hours?

 

[chopsaw]

so they are ready to grill in about 5 hours?

I use a large SS bowl and cool water . Change the water after a bit . When thawed or close , I dry them off and season . If time allows I go in the fridge uncovered . If not I just leave them on the counter .

 

[JckDanls 07]

I agree... Take them swimming...

 

[IronHavoc]

I use a large SS bowl and cool water . Change the water after a bit . When thawed or close , I dry them off and season . If time allows I go in the fridge uncovered . If not I just leave them on the counter .

Agree, literally doing this right now with chicken thighs in the sink. Fill will cool water, keep them submerged, change water a few times. They will be ready by late lunch / dinner time. Then prep them as usual.

 

[gmc2003]

I use a large SS bowl and cool water . Change the water after a bit . When thawed or close , I dry them off and season . If time allows I go in the fridge uncovered . If not I just leave them on the counter .

It sounded like the OP had them swimming all night long.

I had them in brine over night thinking that would thaw them out but it really didn't.

Chris

 

[chopsaw]

It sounded like the OP had them swimming all night long.

Because he was in the fridge they stayed frozen . SS bowl and cool water at room temp .

 

[JIMSMOKES]

I'd plop them on the grill. Then separate and season as they thawed out. Done many frozen wing on the weber kettle with vortex.

 

[bigfurmn]

Warning warning smart arse comment incoming.... thaw them out on the grill. Ok kidding but how did they turn out??? Remember we love pictures!

 

[BigW.]

^agree. Wings are small enough that they'd thaw out in no time on a grill/smoker. Might add 15 min to cook time.

 

[fxsales1959]

we put 8-12 wings in suck bags and seal. fill sink with coolish water and float, always thawed by supper.

 

[voyager 663rd]

Probably late now but:
2)cold water changed every 30 min or so and

#1 if you're lucky enough to have a microwave with a defrost cycle (which I do )

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

The bagged party wings I usually buy say “Cook from Frozen” right on the package.

That said, I’m skeptical and have never tried it. I thaw them first, fridge or bowl of cold water.