BBQ Grilled Chicken Wings

 About 24 wings

1/2 cup salt, for brining

2 lbs chicken wings. no wing tips

1 1/2 tsp corn starch

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Dissolve salt in 2 quarts of cold water.  Prick chicken wing all over with a fork. Submerge chicken wings in brine, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Do not brine for more than 30 minutes or the chicken wings will be too salty.

2. Combine corn starch, pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and sugar in a bowl.

3. Turn on gas grill, turning all burners to high.  Heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes.  Turn all burners to medium low ( Adjust burners as needed to deep grill temperature around 350 degrees.

4. Remove chicken wings from brine after 30 minutes; pat dry with paper towels.  Transfer wings to a clean and dry bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch mixture, tossing until evenly coated.  

5. Clean and oil cooking grate.  Grill wings, with cover down, ( thicker skin side up) until browned on bottom, 12 to 15 minutes.  Flip wings and grill until skin is crisp and lightly charred and meat registers 180 degrees, about 10 minutes.  Transfer wings to platter, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.  Serve right away.