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Grilled Buffalo Wings

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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)

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Buffalo sauce:

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

For serving (optional):

  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing

  • Celery and carrot sticks

Instructions

  • 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.

  • Toss & serve:
    Toss hot grilled wings in the Buffalo sauce and serve immediately with your favorite dip and veggies.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, dry the wings overnight uncovered in the fridge before grilling.

  • Want it spicier? Add cayenne to the sauce or use extra hot hot sauce.

  • Try a smoky twist with chipotle hot sauce or grilled jalapeños.