Grilled Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken Wings are the ultimate party food. Cooking chicken wings on the grill is a fast and easy way to enjoy chicken wings.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings

    flats and drumettes

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Buffalo sauce

    Franks RedHot is my favorite

  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 clove garlic

    minced

  • 3 Tablespoons butter

    melted

  • 3 Tablespoons ground Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoons fresh parsley

    finely minced

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill. Preheat your grill to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Make the sauces.For the Buffalo Sauce: combine the Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing in a small bowl. Stir to combine. For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Serve warm.For the Honey BBQ Sauce: Combine all ingredients for Honey BBQ Sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and serve warm.

  3. 3

    Prep the wings. Pat the wings dry and spray or drizzle the chicken wings with avocado oil and then season on all sides with the salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken wings. Place the chicken wings directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and grill them for 15-20 minutes, flipping every 3-5 minutes to prevent burning and to crisp the skin. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170-175 degrees F (this is a high temp for chicken, but it helps give you a clean, pull-off-the-bone bite).

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with the sauces. Remove the wings from the grill. Toss in the sauce, dip, or drizzle the sauce on the top.

Grilled Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken Wings

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About this Recipe

Searching for the ultimate crowd-pleaser that's both simple and satisfying? These Grilled Chicken Wings are your answer, transforming ordinary chicken into an irresistible party food with minimal fuss. This recipe delivers authentic flavors, making it a fast and easy way to enjoy chicken wings at home.

What sets these grilled wings apart is their versatility and straightforward approach, delivering tender, juicy meat with that signature smoky char. You get to choose your adventure, whether it's the classic zing of Buffalo or a rich, homemade barbecue glaze, ensuring there's a flavor to delight every palate. Using a blend of flats and drumettes ensures a variety of textures and everyone's favorite bite.

Prepare for perfectly cooked chicken wings with a wonderfully crisp exterior, achieved by the direct heat of the grill, and a succulent interior. If you opt for the Buffalo sauce, expect a bold, tangy kick balanced by the richness of melted butter, creamy ranch, and savory Parmesan, all brightened by fresh parsley. For the homemade BBQ sauce, anticipate a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes from brown sugar, honey, and apple cider vinegar, deepened by aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, creating a truly robust flavor profile.

This recipe shines with its dual-sauce options, allowing you to prepare a batch with classic Buffalo sauce for those who love a spicy, savory kick, or coat them in the sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce for a milder, tangy delight. Feel free to split your batch and offer both, or adjust the heat in your Buffalo sauce to your preference. While avocado oil is suggested for its high smoke point and neutral flavor, other grilling-friendly oils can be used.

These Grilled Chicken Wings are the quintessential addition to any casual gathering, game day, or backyard barbecue. Serve them hot straight off the grill as a standout appetizer or the star of your main course, perhaps alongside some celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping.

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