Grilled chicken wings have a crispy exterior and juicy interior that is hard to resist! They are perfect for summer barbecues, game-day parties, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. So fire up the grill, grab a cold drink, and get ready to enjoy some delicious grilled chicken wings!
My family and I live in Toronto, Canada and as you probably know if it’s cold outside for at least 4 months of the year. But that’s not a reason to not eat chicken wings.
During the winter months I like to make my Baked Chicken Wings, this Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings or even this Air Fryer Chicken Wings too.
But when it’s warmer outside, my husband likes to grilled chicken wings. We like to make with a flavorful mixture of spices and then grilling them until they’re crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
This grilled chicken wings recipe is easy to make and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch sauce, blue cheese, or barbecue sauce. Let’s make it!!
Ingredients Needed
How to make Grilled Chicken Wings
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Dry the chicken wings with a paper towel.
- Toss the wings in the oil and seasoning.
- Cook the wings over indirect heat. Start cooking your chicken wings over indirect heat to prevent flare-ups and burning and close the grill lid.
- Plan on grilling the wings for 20-25 minutes, flipping them every 5-7 minutes.
- Move them to direct heat and a higher temperature for the last few minutes of cooking to crisp up the skin.
Recipe Variations
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- Toss them in sauce after cooking: While grilled chicken wings are delicious on their own, they are even better when paired with a tasty sauce. Toss them with buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, honey mustard sauce, or garlic butter sauce.
- Use different cuts of chicken wings: Choose bone-in chicken wings that are fresh and, if frozen, thawed to room temperature. You can make drummettes or wings tips or a combination of both.
- Baste the wings with sauce while cooking: Baste your chicken wings with your favorite bbq sauce during the last few minutes of cooking to add flavor and caramelization.
How To Store Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store your BBQ chicken wings in an airtight container or large resealable plastic bag in the fridge for up to five days.
Freeze: Allow them to cool down to room temperature. Then, place the grilled chicken wings to a resealable freezer bag or an airtight container. Remove any excess air, seal tightly, and label with the date. Store the wings in the freezer for up to three months.
Reheat: Reheat them in the microwave or in a single layer in the air fryer for crispy wings.
What To Serve With Grilled Chicken Wings
- Add a crunchy salad: Like this Sweet Potato Arugula Salad, Easy Broccoli Salad or Potato Salad.
- How about some rice?: Try some Garlic Parmesan Rice or Leek Kalamata Rice.
- A side of bread would be tasty too!: This garlic bread is easy and delicious. Or try a classic country white loaf.
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
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Ingredients
- 20 chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoke paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First, clean the grill and oil it to make it nonstick.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. The temperature should be around 400 – 425°F.
- While the grill preheats, pat the chicken wings dry.
- In a large bowl, add chicken wings, olive oil and all the rest of the ingredients mentioned on the ingredient list above. Toss until coated. Cover and set aside.
- Arrange the chicken wings directly on the grill grates, spacing out. Close the lid and grill for about 15-20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170-175°F.
- Remove the wings from the grill. Place them on a serving tray, cover lightly with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite sauce or dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Diana Kelly says
Love ❤️ them Olivia
Olivia Ribas says
Perfect. Happy to hear that!
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Olivia Ribas says
Thank you so much. I’m happy you’re enjoying my recipes! yes the kcal is the calories per serving of the dish.