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    Home » Game Day Snacks

    Crispy and Sticky Chicken Wings

    Published: Oct 13, 2018 · Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Zimmy · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    A large tray of chicken wings with two types of sauces.

    Crispy and Sticky Chicken Wings

    Are you ready for the ultimate game day snack? These grilled crispy and sticky chicken wings are sure to be a hit with any crowd.

    The wings are dry rubbed with a blend of spices, then grilled/or baked to perfection. They are then tossed in BBQ sauce and returned to the grill until the sauce is set. The result is a delicious combination of crispy and sticky goodness that is sure to satisfy even the biggest wing fans.

    To make these wings, you will need:

    • 4 pounds chicken wings, drums and flats separated
    • Dry Rub Seasoning, recipe below
    • BBQ Sauce, of choice
    • Hot Sauce, optional
    • Oil or Cooking Oil Spray, as needed
    • Lime Zest, optional

    Chicken Wing Dry Rub Ingredients:

    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika
    • Cayenne
    • Chili powder
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Ground ginger, optional
    • Coriander, optional

    Serve the wings hot, with your favorite dipping sauce on the side. These wings are perfect for game day snacking, but they’re also great for any occasion where you want to serve up some tasty finger food. Enjoy!

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    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    A sheet pan of chicken wings. One half are the flats, the are are the drumsticks.

    Crispy and Sticky Chicken Wings

    Are you ready for the ultimate game day snack? These grilled crispy and sticky chicken wings are sure to be a hit with any crowd.
    The wings are dry rubbed with a blend of spices, then grilled to perfection. They are then tossed in BBQ sauce and returned to the grill until the sauce is set. The result is a delicious combination of crispy and sticky goodness that is sure to satisfy even the biggest wing fans.
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    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Inactive time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Game Day Snack, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 -4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pounds chicken wings drums and flats separated
    • Dry Rub Seasoning recipe below
    • BBQ Sauce of choice
    • Hot Sauce optional
    • Oil or Cooking Oil Spray as needed
    • Lime Zest optional

    Dry Rub Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger optional
    • ½ teaspoon coriander optional

    Instructions
     

    • Mix dry rub ingredients together. Toss wings in a large bowl and coat them well with dry rub. Let wings sit for 20 minutes.
    • Preheat oven/grill to 400°F (380°F convection). Set a wire rack inside each of 2 large rimmed baking sheets, and oil racks
    • Divide wings between prepared racks and spread out in a single layer. Do not crowd wings.
    • Bake wings for 25-30 minutes (flipping at 10 & 20 mins).
    • If using grill, place wings on hot grill for 4 minutes per side. (if not using grill, leave in oven for additional 10 minutes). Remove wings, toss well with BBQ sauce (add hot sauce to taste) and return to medium hot grill or oven for 5 minutes until sauce is set (flip once on grill)
    • Serve with additional sauces for dipping and lime zest.
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Love these Crispy and Sticky Chicken Wings? Here are a few other wing recipes of mine:

    • Grilled Whole Chicken Wings & Veggie Platter
    • Grilled Chicken Wings & Drums with Korean BBQ Sauce

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