Baking Powder or Cornstarch on Wings

I mix it with my seasoning. Something like 1tsp of baking powder per 2tbs of seasoning. Mix it together really well in an empty spice container and just label it.

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Baking powder/ soda need to be rinsed off before cooking to prevent a chemical/ metallic taste.

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I've used baking powder for this and never had that happen. Not sure about soda.

Baking powder for sure. Best oven wings recipe I've tried uses it.

CS. I take a small round bowl and pour my rub in and then add a tablespoon of CS and mix it and then take a zip lock pour half at the bottom, throw the wings in, other half at top and shake until the rub is full coated the wings.

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Should I dust wings with baking powder or cornstarch for the crispiest wings? Going to cook on the Weber grill.

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Cooks Illustrated recommends baking powder. They say it breaks down proteins within the skin and find it aids in browning better than other ingredients.

I tried their recipe twice and never noticed a metallic taste claimed by others. But some people are more sensitive to that than others. If you are, you can use aluminum free baking powder.