Yes! You can cook up perfectly crispy chicken wings on your outdoor griddle for your next party. Here’s how.
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Why cook wings on a griddle
So many people have flat top griddles in their backyards now, and they’re really popular at tailgates, too.
Whether you have a Blackstone griddle or an Evo grill like I do, there are so many things you can cook on it, including chicken wings. And the process is actually really easy.
The secret to creating the crispiest wings on a grill, smoker or griddle, is to rub the wings the night before with salt and baking powder. This is a technique I have done for years. It helps draw excess moisture from the skins, so they crisp up beautifully.
Then, you just fire up your griddle, squirt on a little cooking oil and get searing. The wings will crisp up in around 30 minutes, and you can add different sauces or seasonings at the end.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: For this recipe, I recommend using party wings that are separated versus whole wings. If you buy frozen wings, make sure they’re fully thawed.
- Kosher Salt
- Baking Powder: This helps the skin get crispy.
- Garlic Powder
- Vegetable Oil
Optional Finishing Touches
Amplify your wings by finishing them with seasoning or your favorite wing sauce.
- BBQ Rub: Use any kind of dry rub or spice you like.
- Hot Sauce
- BBQ Sauce
See the full recipe card below for servings and a full list of ingredients.
How to cook chicken wings on a griddle
- STEP ONE: Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Toss with kosher salt, garlic powder and baking powder. You can lay them on a pan or keep them in a large bowl and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
PRO TIP: I don't recommend adding any other seasoning at this point, because it could burn on the hot flat top grill. Save the extra seasoning for the end.
- STEP TWO: Heat the griddle to medium. Toss the wings with a little oil and place them on the grill.
- STEP THREE: Cook for 25-30 minutes flipping often, so they brown on all sides. You can add more oil as needed.
PRO TIP: Once the wings reach an internal temperature of 165F degrees, they're cooked through. For the best wings, I usually cook mine to a temp of 195-205F, which I finish in the next step.
- STEP FOUR: For plain wings, remove them from the grill and serve. For added flavor, sprinkle on your favorite seasoning or drizzle on some sauce and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
How to serve griddle-cooked wings
Place your wings on a platter with celery sticks, carrots sticks and ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing. You can also add a side of extra sauce.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat wings in the microwave, air fryer or back on the outdoor griddle.
GCG Pro Pitmaster Tips
- For crispy skin, coat the wings with salt and baking powder the day before cooking
- Toss the wings frequently, so they cook evenly
- Add extra squirts of cooking oil as needed
- Wait to season and sauce at the end, so the sugars don’t burn
Frequently Asked Questions
You sure can. Simply heat the griddle to medium heat, add some oil and cook, tossing often.
For most griddle recipes, it is best to add a squirt of cooking oil to the griddle before cooking on it. This helps create a non-stick surface and also helps the food create a nice sear.
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Chicken Wings on a Griddle
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp cooking oil, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- BBQ rub, optional
- wing sauce, optional
Instructions
- Pre-Season: Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Place them in a large bowl and toss with salt, baking powder and garlic powder. Refrigerate uncovered overnight.
- Heat Griddle: Heat the griddle to medium heat.
- Sear: Toss the wings with 1 tablespoon oil. Add to the griddle.
- Cook: Continue cooking for 25-30 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Flip the wings often to get evenly crispy skin.
- Final Temp: Once the wings hit an internal temperature of 165F degrees, they're cooked through, but I recommend cooking them to 195-205F for the best texture.
- Finish: For plain wings, remove from grill and serve. For seasoned wings, add a bit of your favorite seasoning or wing sauce and cook for another 3-5 minutes, flipping often.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
