These Charmed Chipotle Fire-Grilled Wings deliver the perfect mix of smoke, heat, and crisped-up chicken skin. Instead of relying solely on chipotle in adobo, this version blends warm spices, a touch of citrus, and a deeper smoky backbone to create a wing you can serve for game days, cookouts, or weeknight grilling.
The marinade is simple but bold—smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic, and a splash of lime brighten the wings before they hit the flame. As they cook, the skin blister-crisps while staying juicy inside. Serve them with ranch, blue cheese, or enjoy them straight off the grill.
These are the kind of wings that disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Season the WingsPat wings dry. Toss with oil, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic, onion granules, salt, pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated.
- Preheat the GrillSet grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Oil grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- Grill & CrispPlace wings on the grill, flipping every 5–7 minutes. Cook 22–28 minutes, or until the skin is charred in spots and internal temperature reaches 175°F for tenderness.
- Rest & ServeLet wings rest 3 minutes, then serve hot with your favorite dip.