Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings in 30 Minutes
These crispy grilled chicken wings cook at high heat for perfectly crisp skin and juicy meat — no frying required. Made with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, they’re simple, flavorful, and foolproof on gas, charcoal, or Traeger grills.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings, wings and tips separated
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp Traeger fin and feather seasoning blend optional, or any other poultry or homemade seasoning blend
- Blue cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce for serving, optional
Instructions
- Season the wings. Place chicken wings in a large bowl, then toss wings with 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp Kosher salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. If using a spice seasoning or dry rub, add olive oil to wings, but omit the salt and pepper.
- To cook the wings on a smoker. Preheat a smoker or pellet grill to 450°F (230°C). Place wings directly on the grates, allowing excess oil to drip over the mixing bowl, then cook for 30 minutes over direct heat, turning every 5-10 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Serve immediately with your favorite sauces.
- To cook the wings on a gas grill. Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to 425-450°F (218-232°C). Place wings directly on greased grill grates, allowing excess oil to drip over the mixing bowl, then cook for 20-30 minutes (this really depends on the size/thickness of the wings) over direct heat, turning every 5-10 minutes or so, until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Serve immediately with your favorite sauces.Note: gas grills are more prone to flare ups. It's important to allow excess oil to drip off the wings before placing over direct heat.
Notes
- To reheat: Arrange wings on a parchment- or foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Warm in a 375°F (191°C) oven for about 10 minutes, until the skin is hot and crispy again.
- For classic Buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup Frank’s hot sauce, 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, and 1 Tbsp white vinegar. Simmer until the butter melts, then toss wings in the sauce just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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