Description
Ultra-crispy grilled chicken wings made with baking powder and a bold seasoning blend, then grilled to perfection and optionally tossed in sauce. Juicy inside, crispy outside!
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken wings, pat-dried
1 Tbsp kosher salt
½ Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
2 chunks smoking wood (apple, cherry, pecan, or oak) – optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove all moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, brown sugar, and baking powder. Toss wings to coat evenly.
- Prepare grill for two-zone cooking (direct and indirect heat). Add smoking wood to coals if using. Heat grill to 400°F on the indirect side.
- Place wings skin-side up on the indirect heat zone. Cover and cook 45–60 minutes, rotating every 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Move wings to direct heat for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway, to crisp and blister the skin.
- Toss cooked wings in BBQ or hot sauce, if desired. Return to indirect heat for 5 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy, smoky wings!
Notes
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid bitterness or discoloration.
- Patting wings dry is crucial for crispy skin.
- Add sauce only at the end to prevent burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness (165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 wings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
