Here’s a tasty and easy recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor.
🍗 Grilled Chicken Wings
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
- Optional sauce: buffalo, barbecue, or honey garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the wings
- Pat wings dry with paper towels (removes moisture for crispier skin).
- If whole, separate into drumettes and wingettes.
- Season
- Toss wings in olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne if using.
- Preheat the grill
- Medium-high heat (about 375–400°F / 190–200°C).
- Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill the wings
- Place wings on the grill and cook 20–25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Add sauce (optional)
- If using a sauce, brush it on during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
- For extra sticky wings, toss wings in sauce after grilling.
- Serve
- Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
💡 Tips
- Crispier skin: Grill wings over indirect heat first, then sear over direct heat at the end.
- Marinate option: Marinate wings in your favorite sauce or spice mix for 2–4 hours before grilling for extra flavor.
- Oven alternative: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, then broil for 2–3 minutes for crispiness.
I can also give you a sweet and spicy honey-soy grilled chicken wings recipe that’s sticky, tangy, and perfect for parties.
