Delish Grilled Chicken Wings Recipes
Juicy, smoky, and just the right amount of sticky-sweet heat—these grilled chicken wings are an easy crowd-pleaser for game day or backyard cookouts.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lb chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for oiling grill grates
- 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced for garnish
- 0.25 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reserve 2.0 tbsp of this mixture in a small cup for basting.
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels. Add wings to the bowl with the remaining marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for 15 minutes while you heat the grill.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400 to 425°F). Clean and oil the grates with the neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange wings on the grill over direct heat. Cover and cook, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely charred and the thickest part reaches 175°F, about 20 to 25 minutes total.
- Brush wings with the reserved marinade during the last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, flipping once more to glaze on both sides.
- Transfer wings to a platter and rest 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions and serve with ranch or blue cheese, if desired.
Notes
For extra-crispy skin, keep the grill lid closed between flips and avoid crowding. Prefer a milder wing? Skip the red pepper flakes. Using a charcoal grill, set up a two-zone fire and finish the wings over indirect heat if flare-ups occur.