Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce

A tray piled high with grilled spicy wings next to a bowl of creamy sauce.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce

Smoky, spicy chicken wings meet creamy Alabama White Sauce in this mouthwatering recipe that's perfect for game day, summer BBQs, or any gathering!

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Appetizer

American

as an appetizer

395 kcal

Ingredients

For the Alabama White Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white pepper, or fresh ground black pepper
Kosher salt to taste

For the spice mix:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika, or smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 pounds chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed

Instructions

Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside for now.
Mix all spice mix ingredients in a small bowl.
Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl. Add a few spoonfuls of the sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle the spice mix over the wings, and toss again to distribute evenly.
Refrigerate the remaining sauce until it's time to serve.
Prepare your grill for indirect cooking. For gas grill: heat one side to medium-high, leave other side off. For charcoal: bank coals to one side. Clean and oil the grates.
Place the wings on the indirect heat side; close the lid. Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally. Move wings to the direct heat side and grill 5-7 minutes more until the skin is crispy.

Notes

Serving Options: 1) toss the wings with more sauce; 2) arrange wings on a platter and drizzle some sauce on top; 3) serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Oven Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray (or place a rack in the pan and spritz that with cooking spray). Arrange the wings in a single layer so they aren't touching. Bake for 45 minutes until crispy around the edges. Broil for 3-5 minutes at the end for a little charring, if you like.

Nutrition

game day, grill, summer

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