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grilled chicken wings

Grilled Chicken Wings

These Grilled Chicken Wings are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs or game nights! Whether you prefer them spicy, sweet, or garlicky, they’re always a hit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into drumettes and flats
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • For the Sauce Optional, Choose One:

Buffalo Sauce:

  • ¼ cup hot sauce Frank’s RedHot or similar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp honey

BBQ Sauce:

  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Garlic Parmesan:

  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

Present the wings

  • Dry the wings with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps them to crisp.
  • In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprica, onion powder, and keyanne pepper (if using). Mix until it is coated evenly.

Preheat Grill

  • Preheat your grill on medium-high heat (375-400 ° F).
  • If a charcoal grill is used, arrange for indirect heat (one side warm, a cooler side).
  • Light oil to prevent sticking.

Grill the wings

  • Place wings on the grill on the indirect heat (cooler side) and close the lid.
  • Cook for about 20-25 minutes, flip every 5 minutes for cooking.
  • Grill the wings directly for heat (hotter side) and another 5-7 minutes until the skin crisp and slightly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature - it should reach 165 ° F.

Toss in sauce (optional)

  • If using BBQ or Buffalo sauce, toss the grilled wings grilled in a bowl with your chosen sauce.
  • Return them to the grill for 1-2 minutes to carve the sauce.

Serve and enjoy

  • Transfer the wings to a serving plaater.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a needle -like needle -like farm or blue cheese.

Notes

  • xtra Crispy: Grill over direct heat for the last 2 minutes to get a crispy char.
  • Oven Alternative: Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Asian-Inspired: Toss in a sauce made of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and ginger.
 
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