Description
Sizzle up mouth‑watering grilled chicken wings with this easy recipe. Juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor—your grill game just got an upgr
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken wings (drumettes and flats, separated)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp butter (melted, for basting)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the wings: Pat the wings dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and the skin crisp up.
- Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Toss the wings in olive oil, then coat evenly with the rub.
- Marinate the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill: Aim for medium‑high heat (about 375–400 °F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the wings: Place wings skin side down. Grill 10–12 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
- Apply the glaze: Brush the wings with the prepared sauce and melted butter. Continue grilling for another 5 minutes, basting every 2 minutes, until the glaze caramelizes and the wings are golden.
- Finish: Remove from grill, let rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve: Pair with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without overcooking.
- For extra crispness, flip the wings only once and let the skin develop a nice char.
- Keep the sauce warm in a small saucepan while grilling to avoid it burning.
- If you like a smokier flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken wings recipe on grill