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    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    Published: Jul 6, 2020 · Modified: Jun 3, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
    This post is sponsored by Foster Farms Air Chilled Chicken but the content and opinions expressed here are my own

    The perfect crispy grilled chicken wings without all of the oil!

    These crispy grilled chicken wings are simple, easy, and delicious! The wings are seasoned beautifully with the homemade spice rub, made of basic pantry ingredients.

    The meat is so tender and moist on the inside while crispy on the outside. It’s the perfect crispy chicken wings recipe without all of the oil and deep-frying!

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    In this post, you will learn how to get crispy skin on grilled chicken wings that taste just like or even better than deep-fried wings! These wings are made with very little oil, meaning fewer calories.

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    • The perfect crispy grilled chicken wings without all of the oil!
    • What Makes These Grilled Chicken Wings Taste Great?
    • Crisp the Chicken With Baking Powder:
    • Here are some important steps to follow to make this recipe work:
    • Can You Bake These Chicken Wings?
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    This is the ultimate chicken wings recipe for home grillers to make all summer long. It's also a great chicken recipe for any weeknight dinner throughout the year.

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    Buffalo chicken wings taste great and are quite popular but I think it's time to try something new with this recipe. These chicken wings are seasoned with a unique spice blend that you can easily find in your pantry or local grocers.

    Now, let's talk about how I seasoned the wings.

    What Makes These Grilled Chicken Wings Taste Great?

    These chicken wings taste great because of the seasoning and the good quality of meat. The homemade seasoning or rub spice is made of black peppercorn, five-spice powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and oil.

    This combination of spices adds complex flavors to the wings, yet does not overpower them. It just has a nice balance of saltiness, and sweetness, with both peppery and smoky flavors.

    Crispy Grilled Chicken WIngs

    In this recipe, I used Foster Farm's new Simply Raised Air-Chilled Chicken as the star ingredient.

    Air-chilling is a method for cooling chicken during processing, which results in benefits that include better taste and texture, and faster cooking time. Since excess water is not absorbed during air-chilling (in comparison to water-chilled chicken,) the natural juices in the air-chilled chicken are not diluted and the texture is unaltered. This leads to more flavorful and tender pieces of meat.

    Foster Farms Free Range Party Wings

    You can learn more about the Foster Farm's new Simply Raised Air-Chilled Chicken here.

    Crisp the Chicken With Baking Powder:

    I added baking powder as a secret ingredient to achieve truly crispy and restaurant-style chicken wings without deep frying. It's the same baking powder that people use as a leavening agent in baked goods.

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    By combining baking powder and salt, helps break down the protein and draws out the moisture in the wings' skin. As a result, the skin will be crispy while the meat remains moist.

    Crispy Wings

    Please note, do not substitute baking powder with baking soda as it will make the chicken taste bad when used in excessive amounts or cooked too long at high temperatures.

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    Here are some important steps to follow to make this recipe work:

    • Drying. Make sure to pat dry the chicken wings before mixing them with seasoning and baking powder.
    party wings
    • Marinating. Arrange the chicken wings on a prepared baking sheet and chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours or up to overnight. You want to chill them uncovered, so be sure to put in the safest place in the fridge, away from fresh produce to avoid cross-contamination. If you don't have enough space in the fridge, feel free to marinate in an airtight container or a large zip-lock bag.
    Marinated wings
    • Let it sit out. Make sure to bring the wings close to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.

    Can You Bake These Chicken Wings?

    Of course! You can bake these chicken wings in the oven at 425°F or even use any kitchen gadgets, such as an air fryer or an electric pressure cooker.

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    Whatever cooking method you choose, this chicken wing recipe will never fail you!

    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe. Click here to access the coupon so you can save on the next Foster Farms simply raised chicken purchase. 

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    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
    4.90 from 29 votes

    Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

    Rika
    These crispy grilled chicken wings are simple, easy, and delicious! The wings are seasoned beautifully with basic pantry ingredients. The meat is so tender and moist on the inside while crispy on the outside. It’s the perfect crispy chicken wings recipe without all of the oil and deep-frying!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 350 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds Foster Farms Simply Raised Party Wings , (Pat the wings dry with paper towels)

    Dry Rub:

    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon five-spice powder
    • ¾ tablespoon ground cumin
    • ¾ tablespoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh whole black peppercorns, (crushed)
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, (or use ¼ teaspoon less salt per 2 pounds of chicken if you are salt-sensitive)

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, add dry rub ingredients and mix well. Place the party wings into a ziplock bag or large mixing bowl. Add dry rub and massage it all over the party wings.
    • Put the wings in a single-layer prepared baking sheet in your fridge, uncovered for at least 8 hours and up to overnight (preferably). *see notes*
    • Remove the wings from the fridge. Bring the wings close to the room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.
    • Preheat the grill over medium heat. Oil your grill, add wings, and cook. Flip the wings every 5 minutes for a total of 20-25 minutes of cooking time or until fully cooked and no longer pink.

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    Notes

    When you marinate the wings in the fridge, be sure to put them away from fresh produce to avoid cross-contamination. If you don't have enough space in the fridge, feel free to marinate in an airtight container or a large zip-lock bag.
    Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest area of the wing being careful to avoid the bone. If the wings are below the minimum safe internal temperature of 165 °F, return to the grill.
    Please note, do not substitute baking powder with baking soda as it will make the chicken taste bad when used in excessive amounts or cooked too long at high temperatures.
    You can find the five-spice powder at Target for $2.69
    Prepared baking sheet. You can use a baking sheet with a wire rack (preferred method) or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1499mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Dannii

      July 06, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      oooh these look super crispy and delicious. Great game day food.

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    2. Beth

      July 06, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These are making my mouth water! I can't wait to make these!

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      • Rika Livingston

        July 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

        They are so tasty! Enjoy!

    3. Anjali

      July 06, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love that these chicken wings are grilled and not fried!! They taste delicious but are so much better for you!

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      • Rika Livingston

        July 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

        Agreed! Thanks for sharing your feedback!

    4. Ashley

      July 06, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot believe I grilled these, and they were as crispy as frying/baking with baking powder!! YUM!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        July 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

        I am glad that this grilled chicken wings recipe turned out well for you!

    5. Tawnie Kroll

      July 06, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      These were so crispy and delicious. Thank you for a yummy recipe!!

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      • Rika Livingston

        July 12, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Tawnie!

    6. Susan F

      September 08, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy! I quadrupled the recipe for a Labor Day BBQ and seasoned the wings with the spice rub for 24 hours before grilling time. After cooking, we tossed some with a sauce made from melted butter, dehydrated onions & garlic and Franks Red Hot sauce for those that liked their wings spicier. They were a big hit. The few that were leftover reheated nicely in the toaster oven the next day. Thanks, Rika.

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      • Rika Livingston

        September 08, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Hi Susan,

        I appreciate you sharing your feedback! I am glad that this worked out for you and especially for a holiday barbeque. The sauce sounds really good, I have a huge bottle of Franks in my kitchen and will have to try your combination. Thanks again, Susan!

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