Description
These Grilled Buffalo Wings are crispy, smoky, and packed with spicy flavor—without the mess of frying. Tossed in a buttery hot sauce and finished right on the grill, they’re the perfect game day snack or summer BBQ favorite.
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Buffalo sauce:
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1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
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1 tsp garlic powder
For serving (optional):
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Ranch or blue cheese dressing
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Celery and carrot sticks
Instructions
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Prep the wings:
Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit while the grill preheats. -
Preheat grill:
Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates. Set up for indirect heat if possible (hot side and cool side). -
Grill the wings:
Place wings on the cooler side of the grill and cook with lid closed for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until mostly cooked through. -
Crisp & sauce:
Move wings to the hotter side and grill 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and charred. -
Make the sauce:
While wings grill, whisk hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
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Toss & serve:
Toss hot grilled wings in the Buffalo sauce and serve immediately with your favorite dip and veggies.
Notes
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For extra crispy skin, dry the wings overnight uncovered in the fridge before grilling.
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Want it spicier? Add cayenne to the sauce or use extra hot hot sauce.
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Try a smoky twist with chipotle hot sauce or grilled jalapeños.