Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Finishing & Grill
Method
Marinade
- 1
Prep the wings
Pat the 2 lbs of chicken wings dry with paper towels. If whole wings are used, separate them at the joint into drumette and wingette; discard wing tips or save for stock. Drying the skin helps it crisp on the grill.
- 2
Make the marinade
Mince 3 cloves of garlic. In a large bowl combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, the minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until honey is incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
- 3
Grilling & Finishing
- 4
- 5
Grill the wings
Place the marinated wings on the grill in a single layer skin-side down. Grill with the lid closed when possible. Cook 10–12 minutes per side, turning every 5–6 minutes to avoid flare-ups and to develop even char. Total grill time should be 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crisp and browned. Watch for flare-ups from the marinade sugars (honey/soy); move wings to a cooler part of the grill if flames get too high.
- 6
Rest and garnish
Transfer the grilled wings to a resting plate for 5 minutes to let juices redistribute. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve with optional lemon wedges. Taste and add extra salt or pepper if needed.