These Easy Grilled Habanero Hot Wings are perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. Easy to prepare on the grill, they come together in less than 25 minutes.
Got your grillin’ on?
I sure hope so, because there are few recipes that are easier, faster or more tasty than this one.
We like fast and easy come summer time, yes? Hot wings, summer and cold beer go hand-in-hand. Don’t you agree?
And what you’ll love about these Easy Grilled Habanero Hot Wings is that you can easily prepare them at home, but they”re also great for picnics, tailgating, or camping. Which means they would be absolutely perfect for your 4th of July party!
Hot wings love the grill!
These are so simple, you will love it! The key to killer grilled wings is turning the grill to medium heat and grilling the wings skin-side down first. Leave them skin-side down approximately 5-10 minutes, then turn them periodically – cooking a total of 25-30 minutes or until done.
When prepared on the grill this way, the skin will get charred and crispy, and the wings come off the grill piping hot, tender and juicy on the inside. Like they should be! 🙂
To keep them from sticking, I always oil my grate several times before placing the hot wings on the grill, which also helps get them evenly done.
Once they’re done, put them in a big bowl, pour on the sauce – then toss – and you’ll have absolutely heavenly, crispy hot wings! And plenty to feed a crowd, provided you’re willing to share!
The other wonderful thing I love about BBQ wings is, that you can totally switch up the BBQ sauce. For this recipe, I took one of our favorite store-bought barbeque sauces and added a spicy habanero sauce to it. This small tweak made the BBQ sauce perfectly sweet with a bite of habanero spice that added incredible depth and flavor to the wings.
Nice and spicy on the tongue with just the right amount of heat!
If you are like us, wings must have a crispy, crunchy outside (char is ok too!) and when tossed with a savory, buttery sauce that packs some heat, is pure summer perfection. For getting that perfect crispy skin, start with the wings, skin side down, and don’t toss with the sauce until the wings are done.
Now that you know what we’re having – tell me…what do you plan to have on your grill this Independence Day on July 4th?
Enjoy!
Easy Grilled Habanero Hot Wings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup of your favorite barbeque sauce* see note
- 1/4 cup habanero hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat gas grill to medium heat until hot.
- Place wings directly on oiled grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning periodically.
- Toss with Habanero BBQ sauce and serve.
Notes
Mary Frances says
Yum!! These look so spicy and delicious. Perfect for a summer BBQ!
Kristi says
Thanks Mary Frances! I love spicy foods, so these are so perfect for our summer time grilling. I’m glad you like it to!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I might be grilling up some of these wings for the 4th! Maybe even for Father’s Day because my husband would love these! I like that you can have some bbq and some all fired up and spicy – that works best in our house! 🙂
Kristi says
Me too Rachelle! I am totally down for anything hot and spicy – especially if it involves hot wings! 🙂
marcie says
My grill is in full swing, so it’s ready for these crazy delicious wings! You better believe I’d have a cold one ready too — perfect for all this spiciness! Pinned bunches. 🙂
Kristi says
Hahaha! I’m with you Marcie. I’m coming over for a cold brew and some hot wings. No worries girl, you relax – I will cook and you sit there and look pretty! Haha! Thank you for the pin(s) darling!
Samina - The Cupcake Confession says
Gosh, Kristiiiiiii you cannot do this to me!!!!!! As if the wings didn’t look delicious enough by themselves, you’ve drenched them in that SCRUMMMMMMMY habanero sauce….. OMG just looking at that spicy hot goodness is making me salivate! I needddddd to make this!!! <3 pinning pinning PINNNNNING! <3
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Samina!I knew those spicy wings would totally be calling your name. I’m so glad you heard it! xoxo
Aida@TheCraftingFoodie says
These look so delicious! We can never get enough recipes for spicy chicken wings around our house, and I love that these ones are grilled!
Kristi says
Me too Aida! I like wings all ways, and the habanero ones definitely hit the spot!
Monica says
We have been grilling a lot lately and been lucky to have great weather on the weekends to do it. I haven’t thought about July 4th! I need to get on it…and these wings – of course, they would be a big crowd pleaser! I love spicy and I love the extra sauce.
Kristi says
You’d love these Monica if your family loves spicy. I like to light it up on the grill, do you know what I’m saying? 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Love that you only used 3 ingredients! These wings are perfect for the 4th of July!
Kristi says
Thanks Christin! Sometimes easier is just better. I want to be outside in the summer – not in the kitchen cooking!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Oh my, I want to reach through the screen and grab a few of those delicious looking wings Kristi! They look fantastic!!
Kristi says
Thanks Renee! Come on over – we are having lovely weather and we could make a big batch of these.
Harriet Emily says
Mmm, Kristi! These photos are seriously making my mouth water. I’m so obsessed with BBQ flavours, and I love that kick of heat from the Habanero, it all sounds so delicious. I love that there’s just 3 ingredients too! This is a perfect summertime recipe, amazing!
Kristi says
Thanks Harriet! I love simple meals in the summer time and the wings grill so perfectly, they are tough not to love. 🙂
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
I love hot wings and it makes so much sense to cooke them on the grill! Fabulous Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Marissa! What you’ll love is that they stay so moist in the middle, and crispy on the outside. They are so simple!
Ashley @ Wishes & DIshes says
I’ve been grilling like there’s no tomorrow lately!! I agree – hot wings and summer go together so perfectly!
Kristi says
Me too Ashley! The grill gets a work-out in the summer for sure. I’ll be having these again. Maybe tonight. Haha!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These wings look so delicious and and spicy! YUMMY!
Kristi says
Thanks Anu! I’m a heat lover for sure and especially on wings!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Dang Kristi! These wings would go over like gangbusters at any party! Pinning!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Trish! I think you’re right – they’d be a hit at any party! 🙂
Kelly says
Oh man, these look incredible, Kristi!!! Grilled wings are my husband’s favorite and he would inhale these in no time! So saucy, spicy and totally mouthwatering! Perfect for Father’s Day and the 4th!
Kristi says
Thank you Kelly! That’s what I was thinking – that they’d be perfect for the 4th of July!
Amira says
This is a great recipe, we love hot wings. Pinned.
Kristi says
Thanks Amira! I’m so glad you like it and plan on making it for your family. 🙂
Johlene@Flavours&Frosting says
Can I just say these look amazing! Thanks for the great tip to grill them skin side down first. I will remember it next time I grill some chicken wings!
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene! That’s definitely the key. 🙂 I hope you are having an incredible summer.
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
I am not a big meat fan but these look wonderful.. I am sure I would love to try them out
Kristi says
I hope you get a chance to Ella, and I hope you love them.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Seriously LOVE wings in the fall. My husband is a football fanatic and I started to get into it too. WE love to have wings and watch the game at night when little man goes down to sleep. This look amazing and love the flavor combo and the fact that their grilled!
Kristi says
Thanks Krista. Wings are so perfect for game time – and you’ll love this flavor combo!