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These Grilled Chicken Wings are the peak wing experience. They’re easy to make, charred outside and juicy within, and smoky flavor make them extra mouthwatering. Bonus: this is the BEST recipe when you want to make wings for a crowd!

Overhead view of grilled chicken wings with Buffalo sauce
  • A New Way to Wing. Okay, grilled chicken wings may not be new to you, but my go-to is always Air Fryer Chicken Wings or Baked Chicken Wings so I never really thought of wings as a grilling food. The game has been changed! Even with the same basic ingredients, the different method of cooking gives the wings a new flavor profile.
  • Perfect for Parties. Grilled chicken wings are perfect for feeding a game-day crowd, especially if you have a large grill. No need to fry batch after batch of wings in an air fryer or oil!
  • Super Easy. Like Smoked Chicken Wings, these grilled chicken wings are super easy to make with a handful of everyday ingredients (bet you have most in your kitchen already!) and a simple grilling technique. Literally, just throw them on the grill. (Okay, not literally literally. Place them gently.)
  • Versatile. Consider this recipe your blueprint for deliciousness. Try a different marinade, another sauce, make it spicy, or switch up both to put your own spin on these grilled wings.
Overhead view of grilled chicken wings on parchment-lined sheet pan

How to Make Grilled Chicken Wings

The Ingredients

  • Chicken Wings. If they’re not already, you’ll need to split the wings into flats and drumettes.
  • Low-Sodium Soy Sauce. Tamari or liquid aminos also work if you need a gluten-free option.
  • Seasoning. Garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper add flavor to the marinade without adding so much that it competes with the wing sauce.
  • Wing Sauce. Unsalted butter and hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the classic for Buffalo wings) form the base, while soy sauce and white vinegar jazz it up with some acid and umami.

The Directions

Marinade for grilled chicken wings in small bowl
  1. Marinate the Wings. Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour them over the wings; toss to coat and refrigerate.
Butter and hot sauce in pan
  1. Make the Sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan with the hot sauce, then whisk in the soy sauce and vinegar.
Chicken wings cooking on grill
  1. Grill the Wings. Place the wings on the grates of a 425 degree F grill; grill for 12 to 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature 170 to 180 degrees F.
Grilled wings being tossed in bowl of Buffalo sauce
  1. Finish. Let the grilled chicken wings rest on a serving plate for a few minutes, then toss them in the sauce (or serve the sauce on the side) and ENJOY!

More Sauce Ideas

  • BBQ Sauce. My Homemade BBQ Sauce is sweet and tangy and goes great with wings.
  • Teriyaki Sauce. For an Asian-inspired twist, use store-bought or make your own. (I love the teriyaki sauce from my Baked Teriyaki Salmon.)
  • Jerk Sauce. Give your cripsy grilled chicken wings Caribbean vibes by basting them with the sauce from my Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
  • Hot Honey. Hot honey and melted butter makes for a delicious wing sauce too!
Grilled Buffalo wings on parchment-lined baking sheet

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Wings

  • Game Day Appetizers. These crispy grilled chicken wings are the perfect addition to any game day spread. Serve them with other appetizers like Mexican Corn Dip.
  • Veggies. You could do the standard celery sticks and carrots, but since you’ve got the grill fired up anyway, why not make Grilled Corn?
  • Dipping SaucesGreen Goddess Dressing and Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip would both be fantastic, as would a blue cheese dressing.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Don’t Over-Marinate. Nope, a longer time marinating doesn’t mean juicier chicken! At a certain point, the marinade will start breaking down the proteins in the chicken, turning it mushy.
  • Let the Wings Come to Room Temperature Before Grilling. This helps the wings cook more evenly so they’re not undercooked in some parts and overcooked in others.
  • Use an Instant-Read Thermometer. It’s absolutely worth it, whether you’re making Grilled Chicken Breast or grilled chicken wings! This is the only fail-proof way for knowing that your chicken is safe to eat and keep it from over-cooking.
  • Flip Often. To keep the wings from scorching, flip them every 4 to 5 minutes. Set a timer on your phone if you need to!
  • Let Them Rest. Allow the grilled Buffalo chicken wings to rest before tossing them in the sauce. This lets the juices redistribute, ensuring juicy, flavorful wings.
Hand holding grilled chicken wing over platter of wings

Grilled Chicken Wings

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 4 hours 45 minutes

Servings: 4 -6 servings
This grilled chicken wings recipe has a quick, tasty marinade and buttery, tangy wing sauce. Juicy, crispy and PERFECT for a party!

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Wings

For the Wing Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup hot sauce such as Frank’s RedHot
  • ½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • If necessary, split the wings into flats and drumettes: Trim off the wing tips and discard. Split the drumette side of each wing from the flat side at the joint: wiggle your knife near the joint to find the “soft spot.” Slice down through the skin and separate. It should split fairly easily, but if not, put the blade in place, then carefully but firmly hit the top of your knife to apply extra pressure. Pat the wings very dry and transfer to a large bowl or ziptop bag.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the wings and toss to coat (or seal the bag, removing as much excess air as possible, and turn to coat). Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to grill, preheat your grill to 425°F. Let the wings come to room temperature.
  • Make the wing sauce: in a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter and hot sauce. Whisk in the soy sauce and vinegar. Adjust to taste.
  • Grill the wings for 12 to 18 minutes, until they reach 170 to 180°F and are cooked through and tender. Flip every 4 to 5 minutes to prevent scorching in places. Transfer to a serving plate or bowl and let rest a few minutes.
  • Toss the wings in the wing sauce, or serve with sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Place grilled chicken wings in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: You can reheat the wings on a grill, in a 350ºF oven or air fryer. To reheat on the grill, place them over indirect heat for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally.
  • TO FREEZE: Place the wings in a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 172mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 658IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

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Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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  1. Loved the marinade. I put the whole wings in a gallon bag and marinade overnight. My husband grilled them all. So juicy and flavorful! Added a hash brown casserole and seasoned green beans to make it a meal. Next time I may add more hot sauce because we like it a bit hotter.5 stars

  2. I made these today and I can’t get enough of the flavor. It was simple and had great flavor. I suggest that you marinate your chicken wings for 24 hours for a better result if you have time. The sauce was amazingly good too. Thank you for this recipe.5 stars

  3. These were INCREDIBLE and I felt like a rockstar for grilling these on my own! My husband really liked this dish. He ate half the wings before I could put the sauce on them. Thanks for the inspiration, Erin!5 stars

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