Grilled Chicken Wings

 

These Grilled Chicken Wings are the peak wing experience. They’re easy to make, charred outside and juicy within, and smoky flavor make them extra mouthwatering. Bonus: this is the BEST recipe when you want to make wings for a crowd!

Key Ingredients

You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

• Chicken Wings. If they’re not already, you’ll need to split the wings into flats and drumettes.
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce. Tamari or liquid aminos also work if you need a gluten-free option.
• Seasoning. Garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper add flavor to the marinade without adding so much that it competes with the wing sauce.
• Wing Sauce. Unsalted butter and hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the classic for Buffalo wings) form the base, while soy sauce and white vinegar jazz it up with some acid and umami.

More Sauce Ideas

• BBQ Sauce. My Homemade BBQ Sauce is sweet and tangy and goes great with wings.
• Teriyaki Sauce. For an Asian-inspired twist, use store-bought or make your own. (I love the teriyaki sauce from my Baked Teriyaki Salmon.)
• Jerk Sauce. Give your cripsy grilled chicken wings Caribbean vibes by basting them with the sauce from my Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
• Hot Honey. Hot honey and melted butter makes for a delicious wing sauce too!

• Make Grilled Chicken Wings

  

  

  

  

  Marinate the Wings. Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour them over the wings; toss to coat and refrigerate.

  Let the Wings Come to Room Temperature. This helps the wings cook more evenly so they’re not undercooked in some parts and overcooked in others.

  Make the Sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan with the hot sauce, then whisk in the soy sauce and vinegar.

  Grill the Wings. Place the wings on the grates of a 425 degree F grill; grill for 12 to 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature 170 to 180 degrees F. To keep the wings from scorching, flip them every 4 to 5 minutes. Set a timer on your phone if you need to!

  Finish. Let the grilled chicken wings rest on a serving plate for a few minutes, then toss them in the sauce (or serve the sauce on the side) and ENJOY!

  

  • ch Dip would both be fantastic, as would a blue cheese dressing.