Basic Easy Chicken Wings

These are super easy wings that your crowd will love. This recipe will make a dinner for two or hors d’oeuvres for ten. Try your own variations with other sauces, spices, or peppers. Serve with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1/2 cup butter
1 cup hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook the wings 8 to 12 minutes on each side, until juices run clear. The larger pieces will take slightly longer to cook.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, and mix in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  4. Place wings in a large container with a secure lid. Pour sauce over the wings, and seal. Shake wings with the sauce until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 305 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 88 mg
Fat: 26.6 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 15.6 g
Sodium: 1141 mg