Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wings

Name: Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wings with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning; 2 tbsp BBQ sauce; 1 cup buffalo sauce; 1 tsp reaper pepper seasoning; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, for serving

These spicy garlic buffalo wings combine extra-crispy grilled chicken with a savory garlic chili sauce, balanced by BBQ sweetness and textured with everything bagel seasoning for a standout wing recipe.

🌍American 🏷️Buffalo wings 🏷️Chicken wings 🏷️Grilled wings 🏷️Spicy Garlic

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Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 cup buffalo sauce
1 tsp reaper pepper seasoningoptional
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder until evenly coated.
2
Arrange the seasoned wings on a grill and cook until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
3
While the wings are grilling, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
4
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5
Stir in the red pepper flakes and everything bagel seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds.
6
Pour in the BBQ sauce and buffalo sauce, and stir to combine.
7
For extra heat, stir in the reaper pepper seasoning.
8
Add the butter and stir until it melts and the sauce is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
9
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the wings and toss until they are fully coated.
10
Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Separate flats and drumettes before seasoning so they cook evenly; drumettes take slightly longer than flats.
Don't skip the baking powder in the dry rub—it raises the pH of the chicken skin, allowing deeper browning and crispier texture.
Toast the red pepper flakes briefly in the olive oil before adding minced garlic to bloom their flavor and reduce raw harshness.
Toss wings in sauce immediately after grilling while still hot so they absorb flavor; reserve some sauce for serving on the side.

Substitutions

Red pepper flakes → cayenne pepper (start with 1.5 tsp and adjust to taste)
Everything bagel seasoning → sesame seeds mixed with garlic powder and sea salt (1 tbsp total)
BBQ sauce → honey or maple syrup (1–2 tbsp for sweetness without smokiness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a grill or in a 375°F oven for 10–12 minutes until heated through and crispy.

Equipment

grill or grill pan

Common Questions

Can I bake these wings instead of grill them?

Yes. Arrange wings on a greased baking sheet, bake at 400°F for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Toss with sauce after baking.

How do I make the wings extra crispy?

Pat wings dry before seasoning, use the baking powder in the dry rub (it raises pH for browning), and ensure grill grates are very hot. Don't move wings frequently.