Description
Learn how to make perfectly grilled chicken wings with this easy recipe. These wings are seasoned to perfection and can be enjoyed with your favorite sauce for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings:
- 3 pounds chicken wings split at joints, wing tips removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce or buffalo sauce (optional for tossing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375–400°F).
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season Wings: In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne if using. Sprinkle over the wings and toss until coated.
- Grill Wings: Arrange wings on the grill and cook for 20–25 minutes, turning every 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Sauce Wings: For sauced wings, transfer cooked wings to a bowl, add barbecue or buffalo sauce, and toss to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, keep the grill lid closed as much as possible and avoid overcrowding.
- Finish wings over direct high heat for 1–2 minutes per side for added char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–7 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
