BBQ Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
Get ready to savor the flavor explosion of these BBQ chicken wings. Grilled to perfection and coated with our secret sauce, these wings are a must make!
Whether it be on a gas grill or charcoal grill, these grilled wings are absolutely delicious! This BBQ wings recipe is the easiest way to make a ton of tasty wings for game day.
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We prefer to cook these on the smoker because the indirect heat is the best way to cook whole wings evenly and quickly. This cooking method also adds extra flavor to these bbq chicken wings.
How long does it take to grill chicken wings?
Chicken wings typically take 25-30 minutes to cook on the grill. Be sure to flip them every five minutes so that they cook evenly and develop crispy skin.
Grilling chicken wings on an outdoor grill is a great way to cook a large number of wings quickly. Perfect for the big game, friends and family are sure to love this easy recipe!
Looking for more chicken wing recipes? Be sure to check out these teriyaki wings, lemon pepper wings or low carb hot wings.
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SUPPLIES:
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – this is our Traeger model, it’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – we love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- BBQ tongs – these are my favorite tongs for grasping grilled meat.
- Basting brush – this one is great for coating the wings in BBQ sauce.
- Paper towel – a must for clean up!
- Aluminum foil – used to wrap and transport the chicken.
Grilled Chicken Wings:
Ingredients:
- 2lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup barbecue sauce*
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce reserved for basting
Note: Any kind of BBQ sauce will work but we love this homemade barbecue sauce for all of our grilling. It combines brown sugar, ketchup and seasonings in a way that our whole family loves. Use your favorite bbq sauce or make our homemade sauce with simple ingredients from the grocery store.
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, toss raw chicken wings in BBQ sauce.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
3. Preheat the grill to medium heat, 350 degrees F.
4. Place the chicken wings in a single layer on the grill, baste with BBQ sauce.
5. Flip the wings every 5 minutes, basting in between.
6. Cook for 25-30 mins or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.
These grilled wings are best served with a side of french fries, dill & dijon potato salad or ranch dressing for dipping.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add a little bit of onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper or cayenne pepper to the coated chicken before grilling to take them up a notch.
- You could coat the wing tips with a spice rub before basting with BBQ sauce. We make our own dry rub for all of our smoked recipes.
- Use olive oil to season your grill before cooking, this will help to prevent the chicken wings from sticking.
- Optionally, line your grill with aluminum foil so that the wings don’t stick to the grill grates.
We love to grill just about anything but especially chicken! Check out these delicious recipes…
More chicken recipes:
- Grilled BBQ chicken wings
- Bacon wrapped chicken tenders
- BBQ skinless chicken thighs
- Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Huli Huli chicken recipe
- Baked chicken breasts
- BBQ chicken drumsticks
- Beer can chicken
- Traeger grilled chicken wings
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BBQ Grilled Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup barbecue sauce*
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce reserved for basting
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, toss raw chicken wings in BBQ sauce.
- 2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
- 3. Preheat the grill to medium heat, 350 degrees F.
- 4. Place the chicken wings in a single layer on the grill, baste with BBQ sauce.
- 5. Flip the wings every 5 minutes, basting in between.
- 6. Cook for 25-30 mins or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.
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