Description
Sizzling grilled buffalo wings bring spicy zest to classic American party cuisine. Crispy, tangy chicken pieces deliver bold flavor that will have guests craving more with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds / 907 grams chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Buffalo Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving Suggestions (Optional):
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the chicken wings using paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed for optimal grilling performance.
- Massage wings with vegetable oil, then season generously with salt and pepper, allowing the seasoning to penetrate while preparing the grill.
- Configure the grill to medium-high temperature, creating a two-zone heating system with a cooler indirect heat area and a direct high-heat section.
- Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent wing adhesion and promote beautiful grill marks.
- Arrange wings on the cooler side of the grill, positioning them with consistent spacing to ensure even cooking.
- Close the grill lid and allow wings to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve uniform heat distribution.
- Once wings are nearly cooked through, transfer them to the hotter section of the grill for final crisping and caramelization.
- Grill wings on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a delectable charred exterior and achieving a perfect golden-brown color.
- While wings are grilling, craft the buffalo sauce by vigorously whisking hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Immediately toss the freshly grilled wings in the prepared sauce, ensuring complete and even coating for maximum flavor intensity.
Notes
- Pat the wings completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming during grilling.
- Allow wings to sit with oil and seasoning at room temperature for even cooking and better flavor absorption.
- When using indirect heat, place wings away from direct flames to prevent burning and achieve uniform cooking.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee wings are safely cooked through.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance, mixing mild and hot sauces for customized heat level.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free hot sauce and verify all ingredient labels.
- Create a crispy exterior by maintaining consistent grill temperature and rotating wings periodically.
- Experiment with alternative sauces like teriyaki, BBQ, or honey-mustard for diverse flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg