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Grilled Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
  • 3 pounds chicken wings, drums & flats separated, wing tips removed
  • Vegetable oil, for the grill
  • Ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and buffalo sauce, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, lemon pepper, paprika, salt, brown sugar, thyme, and cayenne, if using.

Step 2: Pat the wings dry and place in a large bowl.  Sprinkle with the spice mixture, tossing to combine.  Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high heat (400 to 450 degrees F) for 5 to 10 minutes until hot.  Scrub the grill grates with a grill brush.  With a pair of tongs, dip a paper towel or clean rag in some vegetable oil (do not soak it) and wipe it over the grates.  Prepare the grill for indirect heat.  On a gas grill, turn off the heat on half the grill.  On a charcoal grill, bank the coals on one side and leave the other side empty.

Step 4: Place the wings on the unlit side of the grill, cover, and cook until fully cooked and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 5: Move the chicken to the lit side of the grill and cook, flipping occasionally, until lightly charred and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.  Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with desired dipping sauces.

Enjoy these wings, grilled to perfection, from The Pioneer Woman!