BBQ Chicken Wings

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BBQ Chicken Wings - Sydney BBQs and Rotisseries
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🔥 BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe | Smoky, Juicy & Easy to Grill

Introduction

BBQ chicken wings are a backyard favourite, perfect as a starter or main dish. Grilled over charcoal or a rotisserie, they’re juicy, smoky, and easy to prepare. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to get the perfect wings every time!

🛒 Ingredients

  • ✅ 1 kg fresh chicken wings (whole or separated into drumettes & flats)
  • ✅ 2 tbsp BBQ rub or marinade (we love Something Fowl by Game On Enterprises!)
  • ✅ 1 tbsp olive oil (for crisping & moisture)
  • ✅ 1 tsp salt
  • ✅ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • ✅ 1/2 tsp paprika
  • ✅ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

🥩 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken Wings

  • Choose fresh, evenly sized chicken wings with a good amount of meat.
  • If using whole wings, separate them into drumettes and flats for even cooking.

2️⃣ Season the Wings

  • In a large bowl, toss the wings with BBQ rub or marinade.
  • Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Massage well to coat evenly.
  • For best flavour, let them marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

3️⃣ Light the Charcoal BBQ

  • Fill your charcoal BBQ or rotisserie with lump charcoal.
  • Light using a chimney starter or firelighters.
  • Wait 15–20 minutes until the coals turn white-hot.
  • Use the hand test (hold your hand 10cm above the grill—if you can’t hold it for more than 3 seconds, it’s ready!).

4️⃣ Grill the Chicken Wings

  • Place the wings directly over the heat, leaving space between them.
  • Grill for 20–25 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes for even cooking.
  • For rotisserie cooking, let them turn continuously until crispy.

5️⃣ Baste for Extra Flavour

  • Baste the wings with extra marinade halfway through cooking.
  • This keeps them moist and adds an extra layer of flavour.

6️⃣ Check Internal Temperature

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach 74°C (165°F).
  • The skin should be crispy, and juices should run clear.

7️⃣ Rest & Serve

  • Remove wings from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with BBQ sides like potato salad, coleslaw, or grilled veggies.

🔥 Pro Tips for the Best BBQ Wings

  • ✅ For crispier skin, pat wings dry before seasoning.
  • ✅ Use indirect heat if cooking on a grill to prevent burning.
  • ✅ Try different marinades, like yoghurt-based or lemon-garlic blends.
  • ✅ For smokier flavour, add wood chunks to the charcoal.

📌 Summary

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinate Time: 30 minutes – 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Internal Temperature: 74°C (165°F)

🔥 Enjoy these smoky, juicy BBQ chicken wings at your next cookout!

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Erik Refik

Owner, Sydney BBQs. Helping Australians cook over charcoal since 2019.

My passion for charcoal cooking started long before Sydney BBQs. Some of my earliest memories, from around six years old, are family picnics and weekend BBQs where charcoal was always at the centre of bringing everyone together. I loved the food so much that I'd eat until I was completely full and have to lie down.

By the time I was 17, I was hosting my own BBQs, inviting school friends over every chance I got. That passion never faded. Over the years it grew into an obsession with learning different cooking styles, experimenting with charcoal, fire and smoke, and exploring traditional BBQ techniques from around the world.

In 2019, my wife Suzie and I founded Sydney BBQs to share that passion with others. Since then, we've helped thousands of Australians find the right BBQ for their backyard while continuing to test, use and stand behind the products we sell. From Argentine parrillas and Cyprus grills to smokers, pizza ovens and charcoal BBQs, if it's on our website, there's a good chance I've cooked on it myself.

My goal is simple: to help people cook better food over fire and create the same memories around the BBQ that inspired me as a kid.