Description

Grilled Chicken Wings with Peperoncini Garlic Butter is a flavorful and zesty dish that’s perfect for summer grilling. These wings are seasoned with a blend of spices, grilled to crispy perfection, and tossed in a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce infused with tangy peperoncini peppers.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings:

2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Peperoncini Garlic Butter:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped peperoncini (jarred)
1 tablespoon peperoncini brine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
Grill Wings: Place the wings on the grill and cook for 20–25 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes, until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, peperoncini, and brine. Remove from heat.
Toss Wings: Transfer grilled wings to a bowl, pour garlic butter over them, and toss to coat.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pair with ranch or blue cheese dressing for added flavor.
For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes in the garlic butter.
Baking alternative: Bake wings at 425°F for 40–45 minutes.