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How to Grill Chicken Wings

Served as an appetizer, gameday treat or even the main course, chicken wings are always a welcome treat. And when prepared over charcoal, this American favorite takes on a new level of flavor. We’ll show you how — let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

Before starting, make sure you have everything on this list. We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets. And don’t skip the digital meat thermometer — it’s the best way to get your chicken wings done right.

Fuel and Tools
Ingredients
  • Whole Chicken Wings, Cut into Wings and Drumettes
  • Marinade or Barbecue Rub or Dry Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Sauce or Glaze (Optional)
  • Your Favorite Dressings or Dipping Sauces (Optional)
  • Cooking Oil

How to Prep

  • Chicken wings have 3 sections: the wing tip, the middle joint and the drumette. Most likely the wings you buy will be whole. You can grill your chicken wings whole, but if you’d rather separate them, it’s easy to do!

How to Prep

How to Build Your Fire

  • Give your top grill grate a good brushing and set it aside. Pour Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets into a chimney — or pour them in a mound and light. Wait for coals to light fully.
  • Once the charcoal turns gray with ash, arrange coals in a Two-Zone Method: coals on one side of the grill and a void on the other.
  • Coals should be at Medium Heat — around 400°F. How to control the heat when grilling with charcoal.
  • Add the grate and let it heat up.
  • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with the tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

How to Build Your Fire

Grilling Time & Temp

  • Place the chicken wings on the hottest part of the grate, directly above the coals and sear for 1 to 3 minutes, searing the wings on all sides until they’re nicely browned, and the skin is crispy.
  • When the chicken wings are browned on all sides, move them to the cooler side of the grate. Place the lid on the grill and let them finish cooking through.
  • Depending on the size of the wings, they should take about 8 to 10 minutes to finish cooking. Use your digital meat thermometer to make sure they’ve hit the internal temperature of 175°F.

Grilling Time & Temp

The Finish

  • There’s no need to let chicken wings rest — they’re ready to be served right off the grill.
  • Enjoy them with your favorite dressings or dipping sauces — we recommend Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®. And don’t forget the celery sticks!

The Finish