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Post #1641 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:42 am

MickeyDavis wrote:Do you put that on before you cook them or after?

Before. I use it as a substitute for salt. If I were going to dry-brine with baking powder and salt a day ahead I might add the chicken salt to whatever sauce or rub I was using.

I just like it as a nice little savory, chickeny flavor that enhances the wings.

MoreTrife · Post #1642 » by **MoreTrife** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:47 am

Random shoe question: any advice on where to find this yellow and white Freak 6 colorway?

Post #1643 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:58 am

ReasonablySober wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Do you put that on before you cook them or after?

Before. I use it as a substitute for salt. If I were going to dry-brine with baking powder and salt a day ahead I might add the chicken salt to whatever sauce or rub I was using.

I just like it as a nice little savory, chickeny flavor that enhances the wings.

That sounds good. Sometimes I don't want sauce, just something with a nice flavor.

Post #1644 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:10 am

I just found out tonight that someone I really cared for passed away and it's left me empty. She was one of the two or three people I've been closest to over the last 20 years. I'm going to spend the rest of my life wondering if I could have done more to help her.

I just want to say that if you're feeling more down than usual and just need someone to talk to or even just yell frustrations at (I've been there), don't hesitate to reach out to the people you know. Open up. Times are very tough and just hearing a reassuring voice or getting an affirming message can help.

Please, no matter what, reach out to the people you know. They care for you.

Post #1645 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:24 am

ReasonablySober wrote:I just found out tonight that someone I really cared for passed away and it's left me empty. She was one of the two or three people I've been closest to over the last 20 years. I'm going to spend the rest of my life wondering if I could have done more to help her.

I just want to say that if you're feeling more down than usual and just need someone to talk to or even just yell frustrations at (I've been there), don't hesitate to reach out to the people you know. Open up. Times are very tough and just hearing a reassuring voice or getting an affirming message can help.

Please, no matter what, reach out to the people you know. They care for you.

Wow that's terrible. Everything you said is spot on.

jschligs · Post #1646 » by **jschligs** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:01 am

ReasonablySober wrote:I just found out tonight that someone I really cared for passed away and it's left me empty. She was one of the two or three people I've been closest to over the last 20 years. I'm going to spend the rest of my life wondering if I could have done more to help her.

I just want to say that if you're feeling more down than usual and just need someone to talk to or even just yell frustrations at (I've been there), don't hesitate to reach out to the people you know. Open up. Times are very tough and just hearing a reassuring voice or getting an affirming message can help.

Please, no matter what, reach out to the people you know. They care for you.

I'm so sorry to hear this. I lost a best friend back in March and used RealGM/you guys as just an outlet to talk about it. It's insanely difficult to lose someone you have known for 20 years and are close to. If you want to talk or vent I'm here for you. I still find myself having days where I think about him. I'm glad we have this community here.

KidA24 · Post #1647 » by **KidA24** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 4:40 am

MickeyDavis wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Do you put that on before you cook them or after?

Before. I use it as a substitute for salt. If I were going to dry-brine with baking powder and salt a day ahead I might add the chicken salt to whatever sauce or rub I was using.

I just like it as a nice little savory, chickeny flavor that enhances the wings.

That sounds good. Sometimes I don't want sauce, just something with a nice flavor.

2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

MikeIsGood · Post #1648 » by **MikeIsGood** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 1:51 pm

So damn happy for Madison Keys. I just wish the AO wasn't impossible to watch as an American. It was fine when I was like 20 but I have a bedtime now :grampa:

MikeIsGood · Post #1649 » by **MikeIsGood** » Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:52 pm

I really like(d) Sinner - and Iga - but their doping cases have soured me, even after being cleared. Like I guess their explanations make sense, and I understand the amounts in their systems were really trace, but it's impossible for me to put it totally out of mind.

stellation · Post #1650 » by **stellation** » Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:30 pm

MikeIsGood wrote:So damn happy for Madison Keys. I just wish the AO wasn't impossible to watch as an American. It was fine when I was like 20 but I have a bedtime now :grampa:

Adopt the metric system and the times will work out better for you.

Ryan5UW · Post #1651 » by **Ryan5UW** » Mon Jan 27, 2025 1:55 am

MickeyDavis wrote:When I do air fryer wings I mix it up with sauces. But I want to do more dry rubs. One I like is Chipotle BBQ dry rub from BW3. Any other dry rubs you guys like on wings, either store bought or homemade?

Dry rub > sauced

I love any kind of lemon pepper or Cajun dry rub. Sometimes I’ll do a few of each and mix them together.

Post #1652 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:23 pm

Watch on YouTube

God this looks delicious.

jmuelly · Post #1653 » by **jmuelly** » Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:46 pm

KidA24 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:
Before. I use it as a substitute for salt. If I were going to dry-brine with baking powder and salt a day ahead I might add the chicken salt to whatever sauce or rub I was using.

I just like it as a nice little savory, chickeny flavor that enhances the wings.

That sounds good. Sometimes I don't want sauce, just something with a nice flavor.

2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

I generally just use an OTC rub on my wings. Often the Kosmos Dirty Bird, but this chat has me interested in whipping up my own. What you listed looks like it'd be pretty darn good on nearly anything.
I throw mine on my pellet grill 0-400 method. If time allows I like to let the wings dry on a rack in the fridge most of the day, if not I towel dry best I can.
Family loves teriyaki sauce so most get sauced in some of that.

Damn I'm hungry for wings now!

Post #1654 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:20 am

KidA24 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:
Before. I use it as a substitute for salt. If I were going to dry-brine with baking powder and salt a day ahead I might add the chicken salt to whatever sauce or rub I was using.

I just like it as a nice little savory, chickeny flavor that enhances the wings.

That sounds good. Sometimes I don't want sauce, just something with a nice flavor.

2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Giving these a shot tonight (maybe tomorrow, they're in the fridge marinating now).

ReginaldDwight · Post #1655 » by **ReginaldDwight** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 1:56 am

Its super easy to make most types of dry rubs youll buy premixed and youll pay way less.

jschligs · Post #1656 » by **jschligs** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 2:29 pm

I can't wait until my kids are just a couple years older (I'm not wishing the younger years away) so I have more time to cook.

We get home from daycare/work at 5:30, I make something simple to feed them, get a bath, youngest goes down around 7-7:30. And the youngest won't let me do anything as he always wants my attention. Like bro, I'm trying to cook some good ****.

crkone · Post #1657 » by **crkone** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:50 pm

jschligs wrote:I can't wait until my kids are just a couple years older (I'm not wishing the younger years away) so I have more time to cook.

We get home from daycare/work at 5:30, I make something simple to feed them, get a bath, youngest goes down around 7-7:30. And the youngest won't let me do anything as he always wants my attention. Like bro, I'm trying to cook some good ****.

You may get a couple years of cooking in there but it only gets worse with after school activities and having to shuttle them to rugby practice and debate team meets.

KidA24 · Post #1658 » by **KidA24** » Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:10 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:
KidA24 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:That sounds good. Sometimes I don't want sauce, just something with a nice flavor.

2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Giving these a shot tonight (maybe tomorrow, they're in the fridge marinating now).

Post #1659 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:15 am

KidA24 wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:
KidA24 wrote:
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Giving these a shot tonight (maybe tomorrow, they're in the fridge marinating now).

Very good. I'm not a dry rub guy but these were great. I marinated 2 lbs, ate half tonight, and it was hard not to go back and make the other half.

DutchManDanFan · Post #1660 » by **DutchManDanFan** » Fri Jan 31, 2025 3:45 pm

Is one of you going to the world cup speed skating in Milwaukee this weekend?