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Grilled Buffalo Wings with buffalo sauce and dark grill marks piled on a white rectangular platter, with two drumettes standing upright near the center. A glass bowl of creamy white dip and a striped kitchen towel sit behind the wings.
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Grilled Buffalo Wings

These Grilled Buffalo Wings are juicy and smoky with crisp edges and a spicy Buffalo sauce. Serve them hot off the grill with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo wings
Servings: 10 - 16 wings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings about 10 - 16, depending on size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ rub we used McCormick
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Buffalo Wild Wings Medium Sauce or your favorite wing sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill and dry the wings. While the grill heats, pat the chicken wings dry on all sides with paper towels. Pour the Buffalo sauce into a small bowl for brushing. If you want extra sauce for dipping, pour it into a separate bowl before you start brushing the wings.
  • Season the chicken. Put the wings in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, BBQ rub, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Toss with a spatula or gloved hands until the wings are evenly coated, turning them over so the seasoning reaches both sides.
  • Grill the first side. Use tongs to arrange the wings in a single layer on the preheated grill, leaving a little space between each piece. Grill for **8 minutes** so the skin has time to brown before you add the sauce.
  • Flip and brush with Buffalo sauce. Turn each wing over and brush the side facing up with Buffalo sauce. Grill for 10 more minutes. Flip the wings again, brush the newly exposed side with sauce, and grill for about 2 more minutes.
  • Check for doneness and serve. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the thickest part of the larger wings, keeping the probe away from the bone. The wings are ready when they reach at least 165°F. If they need more time, keep grilling and check again. Transfer them to a clean platter and serve hot with any sauce you set aside for dipping.

Notes

Oven method: Pat the wings dry and toss with the oil and seasonings. Arrange in a single layer on a greased, oven-safe wire rack set over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are browned and the thickest part reaches 165°F. Toss the hot wings with Buffalo sauce and serve.