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An overhead view of wings that are seasoned and grilled piled on a cutting board next to a jar of blue cheese dressing.

Easy Grilled Chicken Wings With Buffalo Sauce

Course: Appetizer or Entree
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chilling: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Kris Longwell
Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce are incredibly delicious. Crispy on the outside and deeply flavorful with every bite. The homemade blue cheese dressing puts them over the top. The BEST!
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Equipment

  • Gas, charcoal, or electric grill with lid

Ingredients

For the Rub

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

For the Wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
  • ⅓ cup hot sauce i.e., Frank's
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Homemade blue cheese dressing for serving
  • cut celery for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the rub ingredients and set aside.
    1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Add the chicken wings to a large bowl and stir in the rub. Toss with two large wooden spoons until the wings are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge while you make the blue cheese dressing.
    2 lbs chicken wings
  • Set up your grill for 2-zone grilling (one side direct heat and the other side no heat).
  • Place the wings on the indirect heat side of the grill and cover the grill. Let cook for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping once.
  • Transfer the wings to the direct heat side of the grill and cook until lightly charred and fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the hot sauce, butter, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, stir occasionally and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.
    ⅓ cup hot sauce, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Take the wings off the grill and place them in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over them and toss with two wooden spoons until fully coated.
  • Serve at once with cut celery sticks and the homemade blue cheese dressing on the side.
    Homemade blue cheese dressing, cut celery

Video

Notes

NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
The seasoned wings can sit in the fridge (covered) for up to 12 hours. The sauce can be made 1 to 2 hours in advance. Reheat the sauce over medium heat until simmering.
Frank's is a fairly mild hot sauce. If you want your wings spicier, then add 1 teaspoon cayenne to the rub. 
These wings are definitely best served fresh off the grill. See the blog post for additional cooking methods.
Leftover wings will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 225°F until heated through. Or, microwave on HIGH for 15 to 30 seconds. Again, these wings are best when they are fresh off the grill and immediately tossed with the sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg