Easy Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings
Saucy Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings are a unique summer BBQ recipe. Tender party wings with a savory dry rub, grilled, then tossed in buttery buffalo sauce.
It’s time bring on the grilled food with BBQ season in full effect. I’ve been putting my gas grill to good use lately especially for my grilled chicken breast recipe and this is one of the best ways to enjoy warmer weather. This recipe combines a couple of my favorite things, grilled food and wings, into one unique summer recipe.
These Keto Buffalo Wings are finger-licking good, and you’ll have to because they are quite messy…in a good way.
Buffalo wings are traditionally fried or baked in the oven, but grilling adds extra depth of flavor and still provides crisp skin with tender meat, plus keeps them keto. These are your basic wings, coated in buffalo sauce, but with a few hacks to make them easy and extra flavorful.
Tips for the Best Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings
- Marinade them ahead of time in buttermilk and a bit of buffalo sauce: The acids in the buttermilk help tenderize and break down the proteins in the meat. You’ll end up with juicer chicken wings.
- Grill on high heat then reduce to medium: Starting with higher heat will create a nice sear and prevent wings from sticking to grill grates. Finishing with a lower, longer time cooks centers without burning.
- Coat with buffalo sauce at end: This prevents flair ups and burning on the grill. Once cooked, simply toss with sauce and serve.
How to Keep a Gas Grill Clean
It’s important to keep your grill clean for even cooking and sanitary reasons. The best way to clean grates is to set burners on high for about 10 minutes after cooking. This will burn off any residual food bits. Turn off heat then clean grates with grill brush.
These Easy Saucy Grilled Buffalo Wings are marinated, then get a savory dry rub, are grilled and finished off with a buttery buffalo sauce. Even with all these delicious steps, these are super simple and great for any summer day or BBQ party. This buffalo wings are best enjoyed with crispy potato wedges.
More grilled chicken recipes you may like:
- Spicy Barbecue Chicken
- Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
- Grilled Chicken Fajitas
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
- Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls
- Barbecue Cumin Chicken Kebabs
- Orange Herb Chicken Kabobs
Easy Saucy Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 30 chicken party wings skin on (about 4 pounds)
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cups buffalo wing sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Place chicken wings, buttermilk and ¼ cup buffalo sauce in a large resealable plastic bag. Place in dish or bowl and marinate in fridge for 2 to 8 hours. Drain wings and pat dry, then place in a clean plastic bag.
- In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Add to wings and toss to evenly coat. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat, about 450° F. Place wings on grill at least 2-inches apart, close lid and reduce heat to medium. Cook 5-8 minutes or until bottoms have sear marks. Rotate and cook 5-10 minutes longer, until internal temp reaches 165°. Remove from grill and lightly tent with foil.
- Place 1-cup buffalo sauce, butter, worcestershire sauce and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, toss grilled wings and buffalo sauce to coat, then serve.
Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens: Grilling Secrets. Print, 2014.
Is the nutritional information for ONE chicken wing?
That’s a great question and yes. I updated the nutrition panel to be more specific. Thanks!
Yes, I do love the idea of barbequeing the wings. And we use charcoal only (my husband’s rule) so they’d really be flavorful. Thanks!
Those wings look insane! Will have to cook this recipe up with my next BBQ