Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Spicy grilled chicken wings inspired by Buffalo's famous flavor, paired with a tangy blue cheese dipping sauce. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken wings, unsalted butter, Frank's RedHot sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Toss 2 lbs chicken wings with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Grill the wings for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: While wings cook, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce until combined and warm, then remove from heat.
- Step 4: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives until creamy; refrigerate until serving.
- Step 5: Toss the grilled wings in the warm buffalo sauce until fully coated, then serve immediately with the chilled blue cheese dip on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken wings from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
