Imagine sinking your teeth into perfectly grilled chicken wings that are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with a spicy kick that'll make your mouth water. These aren't just any ordinary wings - these are the ultimate crowd-pleasing, flavor-explosion grilled spicy chicken wings that will transform your backyard barbecue from basic to legendary. Whether you're hosting a game day party, summer cookout, or just craving something irresistibly delicious, this recipe is your secret weapon to becoming the grill master everyone talks about!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve crispy skin during grilling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken wings to the marinade and toss thoroughly, ensuring each wing is evenly coated with the spicy mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Remove wings from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before grilling.
- Place the wings on the grill, arranging them in a single layer with some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the wings for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Check the internal temperature of the wings with a meat thermometer; they should reach 165°F at the thickest part.
- Once cooked, remove wings from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot with additional hot sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing on the side if desired.
Tips
- Always pat your chicken wings dry before marinating to ensure maximum flavor absorption and crispy skin.
- Let wings marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours to prevent the acid in the hot sauce from breaking down the meat.
- Preheat your grill and clean the grates to prevent sticking and achieve beautiful grill marks.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow wings to rest for 5 minutes after grilling to redistribute juices and maintain moisture.
- For extra crispy wings, you can finish them over direct high heat for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Experiment with different hot sauces to customize the heat level and flavor profile to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg
