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Grilled Chicken Wings

These ultra-juicy Grilled Chicken Wings are the greatest you'll ever cook! They're full of flavor and couldn't be simpler to create.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Chicken Wings
Yield: 6

Materials

  • 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings flats and drummettes
  • 1 1/2 cups pickle juice
  • 1 1/2 cups beer

SPICE RUB

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Marinate the wings. In a large baking dish or mixing basin, place the wings. Pour the beer and pickle juice mixture over the wings. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Dry the wings with a towel. Take the wings out of the brine and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Toss the dice with the rub. Toss the wings in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic, spices, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until thoroughly covered. If wanted, let them in the rub for another couple of hours.
  • Prepare the grill. Clean the grates of any food and dirt before using your grill. Grease the grates lightly with nonstick spray. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat on one side and very low heat on the other (or off if you have a high-powered gas grill). Move all the hot coals to one side if you're using charcoal. Wait until the temperature hits 450 F before closing the lid.
  • The wings should be grilled. Start the wings on the colder side of the grill, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping twice, until done. Cook for another 4-5 minutes on the hot side of the grill, or until the exterior is browned and crispy. Remove from the grill and cover with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve. Serve with lemon wedges and chosen dipping sauces.