Are you craving a mouthwatering appetizer that will have everyone at your gathering begging for the recipe? Look no further! These Easy Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce are about to become your new go-to crowd-pleaser. Imagine perfectly crispy wings, kissed by the grill's smoky flavor, then drenched in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a summer barbecue, or just want to treat yourself to an irresistible meal, these wings are guaranteed to be a showstopper!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them completely dry with paper towels. This ensures crispy skin and better sauce adherence.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken wings in the seasoning mixture, ensuring each wing is evenly coated.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken wings on the grill, placing them on indirect heat. Close the grill lid and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- While wings are grilling, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan and whisking in hot sauce until well combined.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken wings. They are done when they reach 165°F at the thickest part.
- Remove wings from the grill and immediately brush generously with the prepared buffalo sauce, coating each wing thoroughly.
- Let the wings rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld. Serve hot with optional blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Tips
- Pat the wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that wings reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Clean and oil your grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking.
- Cook wings on indirect heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Let wings rest for a few minutes after saucing to allow flavors to develop.
- For extra crispy skin, you can finish the wings over direct heat for the last few minutes of grilling.
- Customize the heat level of your buffalo sauce by adjusting the ratio of hot sauce to butter.
- Serve with cooling dips like ranch or blue cheese to balance the spicy wings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 120mg
