Grilled Chicken Wings

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Grill: 20 min.
Yield 20 pieces
Test Kitchen Approved
This crispy grilled chicken wings recipe is perfect with its stellar homemade wing sauce. Here's how to grill chicken wings on a gas or charcoal grill for your next party or picnic.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Place remaining wing pieces in a large bowl. Add oil; toss to coat. Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over wings; toss to coat.
  2. Grill wings on an oiled grill rack, covered, over medium heat, or broil 4 in. from the heat until crisp and juices run clear, 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce, vinegar and garlic powder. Whisk in butter until melted. Place chicken in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Remove to a serving plate with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 80 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

These simple grilled chicken wings are like a blank canvas ready to dress with your favorite sauce. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchens
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