Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Wings

Name: Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Wings
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 29 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank's); 1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Looking for a meal that is easy to make and never fails to satisfy? These Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Wings check off all the boxes. It doesn't get any better than perfectly grilled chicken wings In a punchy caramelized sauce. Try this once, and you will be hooked!

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I have never met a chicken wings recipe I didn't like, but these Ninja Foodi Grill Wings stand out.

They are perfectly crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside. That is wing perfection in my book!

This recipe makes a great appetizer or meal and is perfect for your game day celebration.

Ingredients for Making Chicken Wings in the Ninja Foodi Grill

Chicken Wings: I use chicken wings that were cut. If you use whole wings, make sure use cut the wings at each joint to create three sections.
Seasonings: I love a simple blend of smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. If you don't have smoked paprika, you can omit it or use sweet paprika.
Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter so that you can better control salt levels.
Hot Sauce: My go-to for this recipe is Frank's Buffalo Sauce. The heat is tame enough to keep the dish kid-friendly. (Though if you have children who don't care for any heat, you can not toss theirs with the sauce.)
Garlic: If you don't have fresh garlic, add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.

Tips & Tricks

If you have time, try seasoning the wings at least an hour before you plan to cook them. This allows the salt to penetrate the fibers of the meat and will allow for juicier wings.
While the baking powder is optional, I recommend using it for the most crispy wings.

Serving Suggestions

Serving this as a meal? Try serving it with Instant Pot Potato Salad, Quinoa Mac and Cheese, or Slow Cooker Collard Greens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Air Fry These Instead of Grill?

Yes. To make air fryer chicken wings, select the AIR CRISP function, and set the temperature to 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

When the Foodi Grill is preheated, add the seasoned wings to the air crisp basket.

Cook for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Follow the rest of the recipe as directed.

(Or you can check out these air fryer chicken wings.)

Can I Stack the Wings?

Technically you can, but I don't recommend it because we are going for crispy chicken wings. When they are too close together, they can steam rather than grill.

If you want to stack your wings, I recommend using a pressure cooker or instant pot.

Tools Needed to Make Chicken Wings Ninja Foodi Grill

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Ninja Foodi Grill
Small Saucepan
Tongs
Bowl

Storage

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.

How to Make Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Wings

First, start by preheating your grill.

A bowl of chicken wings with small prep containers of buffalo sauce, seasonings, butter, and garlic next to it.

Wings with seasonings on top of them in a large red bowl.

Season your wings, and arrange them in a single layer on the grill, being careful not to overcrowd.

While the wings cook, mix the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Photo of butter melted in a small saucepan with a clove of garlic and buffalo sauce in prep containers beside it.

Photo of the ingredients for wing sauce in a small saucepan.

When the wings are done, use tongs to transfer them to a bowl. Toss with the sauce.

Set the Ninja Grill to Medium, and cook the wings for 5 more minutes.

Cooking Frozen Chicken Wings in the Ninja Foodi Grill

Don't you hate it when you get so busy that you forget to plan dinner, and the whole family is asking how long until you eat? With the Foodi Grill as your partner, you can say goodbye to dinnertime stress.

Just pull out some chicken wings from the freezer, and you can go from frozen to char-grilled in about 25 to 30 minutes - no need to wait for them to thaw. Just rinse them to help the seasonings stay on and go!

I recommend using an instant read thermometer to make sure the wings are done!

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