Grilled Chicken Wings
Published Jun 16, 2025
Grilled chicken wings, including flats and drumettes, are seasoned, then grilled for about 25 minutes until fall-off-the-bone tender with a crispy skin.
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These grilled chicken wings are so good!
I’ve decided this summer, while the grill is out every Friday night, is going to be chicken wing night. I love crispy grilled wings, and so do my husband and kids.
I’ve made chicken wings in the air fryer, but these grilled chicken wings are very different! They’re coated with spices, brown sugar, and buffalo sauce and cooked outside on the grill, which make them sweet, savory, and smoky. I love them as-is, but my kids like these crispy grilled chicken wings with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Grilled Chicken Wings Ingredients
- Oil: I use olive oil, but a high-heat oil like avocado also works.
- Seasonings: You’ll need light brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder!
- Chicken wings: I like to use a mixture of flats and drumettes, but you could use 3 pounds of either one if you have a preference for this grilled chicken wings recipe!
- Hot sauce and melted butter: For the buffalo sauce, you can use your favorite hot sauce to make it as mild or spicy as you want.
How to Grill Chicken Wings
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
For the buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat your outdoor gas grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Brush the grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken wings from the marinade (letting any excess drip off) and discard any remaining marinade. Place them directly on the grill.
- Grill for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown, no longer pink, and the internal temperature is cooked through to 175°F (higher temperature for ease of getting off the bone).
- While the chicken wings are grilling, prepare the sauce by whisking together the hot sauce and melted butter.
- Transfer the grilled wings in a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until well-coated.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Tips
- Let the grill preheat. Even a gas grill needs 10 to 15 minutes to preheat. A hot grill helps food cook evenly!
- Don’t skip the marinade time. This is what’s going to add flavor to these grilled bbq chicken wings. Even 20 minutes helps!
- Use a meat thermometer. I don’t like guessing, do you? This is the easiest way to know if the chicken is cooked.
- Taste your hot sauce first. Some hot sauces are spicier than others. If you’re using a hot sauce you haven’t tried, taste it first so you can use less or more in the buffalo sauce as needed.
Serving Ideas
- Peach Salad
- Grilled Vegetables
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese
- Cilantro Lime Rice
FAQs
Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, any leftover wings will last up to 3 days. I’d reheat them for a couple of minutes in the microwave. You could also use the air fryer!
Yes, you can! I use a gas grill because it’s easier, but if you use a charcoal grill preheat it to about 400°F.
You can! I’ve let them marinate for up to 4 hours before.
