FOOD NEWS
The Old School Drink Mix That Will Upgrade Homemade Wings
By Michael Serrur
When adding flavor to your chicken wings, aim for a coating that's got heat, sweet, smoke, and a little bit of tang. Ironically, the best way to do that is by adding some Tang.
The orange-flavored powdered beverage mix, Tang, is loaded with sugar, providing a pleasantly sweet undertone that helps caramelize the skin of the chicken wings.
Its orange flavor plays nicely with other traditional barbecue seasonings like cumin, paprika, chile powder, and chipotle, making it a natural addition to any spice blend.
Tang powder's sourness cuts through the richness of a sauce or rub, and it also contains citric acid that helps tenderize meat, improving its overall taste and texture.
When it comes to incorporating Tang into your next batch of wings, you can sprinkle the powder into a homemade dry rub or dissolve it in water and add it to the barbecue sauce.
Harmony is the name of the game, so add it little by little and be sure to taste test to ensure you don't overdo it and compromise the flavor of your wings.