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Smoky Grilled Wings
Built around chicken wings and smoked paprika -- the method starts by patting the wings very dry - dry skin crisps better.
This BBQ smoky grilled wings builds its flavor from chicken wings, smoked paprika and garlic powder, and comes together in about 45 minutes with medium-level technique. The method starts by patting the wings very dry - dry skin crisps better.
A 45-minute cook time that's mostly hands-off simmering or roasting.
A few technique steps to focus on, but nothing that needs special equipment.
Built around chicken wings, so the flavor comes from real ingredients, not a spice packet.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) chicken wings, split
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ or hot sauce to finish
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calculated from this recipe's own ingredient list; treat as an estimate, not a lab measurement.
Method
Pat the wings very dry - dry skin crisps better.
Toss with the oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Set up the grill for two-zone heat (one hot side, one cooler side).
Cook the wings on the cooler side, covered, turning now and then, about 20 minutes until cooked through.
Move to the hot side and grill 4-6 minutes, turning, until the skin is crisp and charred.
Toss the hot wings in the BBQ or hot sauce and serve.
The step worth not rushing: Cook the wings on the cooler side, covered, turning now and then, about 20 minutes until cooked through.
