Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
if whole, cut into sections; discard the wing tips or save for stock
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil
for grill
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
or similar brand
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon sugar
Directions
- 1
Heat the grill to medium-high. Season the wings with salt and pepper.
- 2
Using grill tongs, dip a wad of paper towels in oil, then carefully rub the grill grate until glossy and coated. Grill the wings, covered, flipping occasionally, until they are golden brown, crispy and completely cooked through, about 20 minutes. Keep a close eye on the grill: if there are flare-ups or the wings begin to burn, move the wings to a cooler part of the grill or reduce the heat. You don't want grill marks on the wings; just a nice and even golden-brown color.
- 3
While the wings are cooking, make the sauce. Combine the butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for about one minute in the microwave until the butter is melted. Stir in the hot sauce, salt, onion powder, chili powder and sugar. Set aside.
- 4
Dip the cooked wings in the sauce and serve immediately. Alternatively, serve the wings plain with the sauce on the side.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Based on 77 ratings
Rating Breakdown
About this Recipe
Craving perfectly crispy, juicy chicken wings without the deep-fryer mess? This recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce brings all the 'finger lickin' good' flavor right to your backyard grill.
The beauty of cooking chicken wings on the grill lies in its sheer simplicity and fantastic results. You'll achieve an effortlessly crisp texture that leaves behind any worries of soggy or greasy wings often associated with other cooking methods. Our seasoned buffalo sauce, crafted with rich unsalted butter, aromatic minced garlic, and a thoughtful blend of chili powder, onion powder, and a touch of sugar, elevates classic hot sauce into something truly special and deeply flavorful.
You can look forward to tender, succulent chicken wings with a wonderfully charred exterior, coated in a tangy, savory, and subtly sweet buffalo sauce. The minimal prep ensures you can enjoy these incredibly flavorful bites as a fantastic appetizer with surprising speed. Each bite offers that satisfying pop of spice and savory goodness that makes buffalo wings so universally irresistible, making them truly no fuss, no muss.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the heat level of your buffalo sauce by using a hotter cayenne pepper sauce if you prefer more kick, or by slightly reducing the amount of original cayenne pepper sauce for a milder flavor. While Frank's Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce is a classic, any similar brand will work beautifully. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika along with the chili powder.
These grilled chicken wings are the ultimate appetizer for game day, backyard barbecues, or any gathering where delicious, easy-to-eat bites are in order. Serve them hot, perhaps with a side of cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing, and plenty of napkins!