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Grilled Chicken Wings with Spicy Buffalo Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Grilled Chicken Wings recipe offers a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors, ideal for a delicious appetizer or game-day snack. Marinated in a spiced olive oil and brown sugar mixture, these chicken wings are grilled to juicy perfection and tossed in a rich buffalo-style hot sauce and butter glaze.

Ingredients

Marinade and Wings

  • 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)

Buffalo Sauce

  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, light brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat an outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Lightly brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the wings from sticking during cooking.
  4. Grill the Wings: Remove wings from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and discard remaining marinade. Place wings directly on the grill. Grill for 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally to cook evenly until they are golden brown, no longer pink, and reach an internal temperature of 175°F for tender, easy-to-eat meat.
  5. Make the Buffalo Sauce: While wings are grilling, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter in a bowl to create a classic buffalo sauce.
  6. Toss Wings in Sauce: Transfer grilled wings to a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over them, and toss until the wings are thoroughly coated with the sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can finish wings on a hot grill or under a broiler for a few minutes after tossing in sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Make sure wings reach an internal temperature of 175°F to ensure they are fully cooked and tender.
  • Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for a classic accompaniment.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/grilled-chicken-wings-with-spicy-buffalo-sauce-recipe/