Vortex Buffalo Wings Take 5

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Nicely done John! I'm going to give the Alton Brown method a shot sometime. I'm a big fan of the vortex and won't do wings any other way. Bookmarked!
 
Nicely done John! I'm going to give the Alton Brown method a shot sometime. I'm a big fan of the vortex and won't do wings any other way. Bookmarked!

Thanks Denny,

Nice to be Bookmarked (in a positive light.)

I think you will be pleasantly surprised as to what steaming the wings can add to your cook.

Take care,

John
 
Looking good. I’ve noticed with the vortex, atleast for me I haven’t needed to do anything to the wings and skin still comes out crispy. Still think it’s one of the best things I’ve bought

I have tried smoking the wings "naked" and was always disappointed with the lack of crispness in the skin. So I ask you, exactly what fuel source are you using? Lump or briquettes?

I have tried varying the time of cooking as well as the amount of fuel to no avail. Perhaps it's the type of fuel I am using.

I always use Kingsford Original Briquettes .

Curious,

John
 
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I have tried smoking the wings "naked" and was always disappointed with the lack of crispness in the skin. So I ask you, exactly what fuel source are you using? Lump or briquettes? I have tried varying the time of cooking as well as the amount of fuel to no avail. Perhaps it's the type of fuel I am using. I always use Kingsford Original Briquettes . Curious, John

I've been doing Vortex legs and wings 6-8 at a time stacked tight together. I put on some of Chile's chicken rub, use Kingsford, no flipping, don't touch the lid, 35 minutes. Crispy every time.
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I've been doing Vortex legs and wings 6-8 at a time stacked tight together. I put on some of Chile's chicken rub, use Kingsford, no flipping, don't touch the lid, 35 minutes. Crispy every time.
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Ray, is that when its 115 degrees out or only 110? :emoji_laughing: Somebody just had to say it.

Ryan
 
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Lookin great there. Haven’t ever tried the Alton Brown method but now am interested!
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Try it using his method in the oven first and then apply it to your vortex.

You will be surprised with the results in both situations.


Ray, is that when its 115 degrees out or only 110? :emoji_laughing: Somebody just had to say it.

Ryan

LOL!
 
I've been doing Vortex legs and wings 6-8 at a time stacked tight together. I put on some of Chile's chicken rub, use Kingsford, no flipping, don't touch the lid, 35 minutes. Crispy every time.

Well I guess it's not the Kingsford then.
Chile's chicken rub sounds intriguing. . .Need to give that a whirl!

Thanks,

John
 
I've been doing Vortex legs and wings 6-8 at a time stacked tight together. I put on some of Chile's chicken rub, use Kingsford, no flipping, don't touch the lid, 35 minutes. Crispy every time.

Thanks Ray,

It looks like "set it and forget it" seems to be the secret for you.

I think we sometimes get too involved in fiddling around too much with our equipment instead of just letting it do its job.

Something to think about,

John
 
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