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Buffalo Ranch Grilled Wings

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings, wingettes and drummettes
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon grill spice rub, see notes for recipe
  • buffalo ranch sauce, see below for recipe

Buffalo Ranch Sauce

  • 3/4 cup hot sauce, I prefer cholula
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chives, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons buttermilk

Instructions

  • Prepare the grill for indirect cooking at medium-high heat, around 375 degrees.
  • Evenly lay the chicken on a foil line baking sheet. Distribute 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon spice rub on one side of the wings.
  • Flip the wings over and evenly distribute the remaining salt and spice rub.
  • Place wings on the grill. Cook for 20 minutes and then flip. Continue to grill for 25 minutes, for a total of 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Combine the wings and a few large spoonfuls of buffalo ranch sauce into a bowl. Toss to coat the chicken. Serve warm.

Buffalo Ranch Sauce

  • In a saucepan combine the hot sauce, butter, garlic, salt and honey. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the shallots and chives. Stir and let cool for 3 minutes.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir. Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Click here for rub recipe.