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Honey Chili Crisp Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

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These honey chili crisp grilled chicken wings deliver a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Featuring a sticky glaze made from honey, chili crisp, butter, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, these wings are grilled to perfection with beautiful char marks. Ideal for gatherings or a flavorful weeknight meal, these wings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp (Momofuku brand recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Wings

  • 2 lbs. chicken wings
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to 425℉ to ensure it is hot enough for grilling chicken wings evenly with good sear marks.
  2. Season the Wings: Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, then sprinkle with sea salt and ground black pepper. Toss well to coat all wings evenly and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, chili crisp, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the butter melts, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Grill the Wings: Spray the grill grates with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the wings over direct heat, arranging drummettes in the center and flats around them. Grill for 15-20 minutes, flipping every 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking and char marks. The wings are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
  5. Toss Wings in Sauce: Remove the fully cooked wings from the grill and immediately toss them in the prepared honey chili crisp sauce, coating every wing evenly.
  6. Serve: Plate the wings, optionally garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and visual appeal, and serve immediately while hot and sticky.

Notes

  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check that chicken wings reach 165℉ internally for safe consumption.
  • If you don’t have chili crisp, you can substitute with chili garlic sauce or a similar spicy chili oil mixture.
  • The wings can be prepared a day ahead and tossed in sauce just before serving to maintain crispiness.
  • For a milder version, reduce the chili crisp amount or omit entirely and add a pinch of smoked paprika instead.
  • Grilling times may vary depending on wing size and grill heat consistency; monitor carefully to avoid burning.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/honey-chili-crisp-grilled-chicken-wings-recipe/