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Home » Chili Pepper Recipes » Chicken Wings » Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings

Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings

by Mike Hultquist · Jul 19, 2018 · 6 Comments

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Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings aren't for the faint of heart. Ghost pepper flakes and a blend of bold seasonings are dry rubbed on chicken wings before they're grilled to crispy perfection. Fire up the grill and let's get to cooking!

Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings - Recipe

Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings Recipe

These "no sauce" hot wings will keep you at home and will save you a ton of cash, as you won't need to run out to your local wing joint. Excellent!

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE running down to one of the many local chicken wing places near my home, but there's something special about making them at home.

The rub is simple - ghost pepper flakes, dry seasonings - but the grilling gets them extra crispy. If you're a spice lover, these wings will be right up your alley!

Ghost pepper flakes really bring the heat, so make sure not to serve these to your friends with more mild palates. If you're a real spice lover, you'll thoroughly enjoy this ghost pepper wings recipe!

These Grilled Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings are ready to eat!

Ingredients in Ghost Pepper Wings

  • Chicken wings
  • Ghost pepper flakes
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
Chicken Wings Rubbed with Ghost Pepper Flakes and Seasonings

How to Make Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings

Season the wings. Add chicken wings to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle them with the ghost pepper flakes and other dry seasonings. Toss until they are well coated.

Chill. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Prepare the grill and wings for cooking. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Toss the seasoned chicken wings with olive oil.

Grill. Grill the chicken wings for 30-40 minutes, flipping occasionally, or until they are nicely cooked through.

Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings on the Grill

Boom! Done! Your 5-alarm ghost pepper wings are ready to serve! I hope you're ready for some serious heat. These are awesome!

Recipe Tips and Notes

  • Let them chill in the fridge. This ensures the seasoning intensifies, but also helps the wings dry out even further before grilling them. This the primary secret to "crispy" wings on the grill. Dry chicken skin. The drier the skin, the crispier they will turn out.
  • Adjust the heat. I like to blacken my wings, as you'll see from the photo, but you can lower the heat and cook them a bit more slowly for less char.
  • These are HOT wings! As with most ghost pepper recipes, you'll notice a HIGH heat factor that starts off with a mild burn and slowly builds.

How to Get Crispy Wings on the Grill

There are three main factors in achieving super crispy chicken wings on the grill. They are:

  1. Very Dry Chicken Skin. Pat the chicken skins as dry as possible with paper towels before grilling them. It helps to sprinkle them with salt afterward and set them into the refrigerator. This helps draw out the moisture from the skins, which you can wipe off again. Baking powder is another secret ingredient that can help draw out the moisture from chicken skins. Additionally, the environment in the refrigerator helps dry the skin out even further. Try leaving them in the fridge overnight, covered, and see how dry they get.
  2. High Heat. You won't get as hot as fry oil, but a high temperature in combination with your oil run before grilling will really help crisp up that dry skin.
  3. Oil. I use an olive oil blend typically, but you can use any neutral oil, such as vegetable oil, peanut oil, or avocado oil. Try them all!

Storage

Once cooled to room temp, you can store your leftover ghost pepper wings in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days. To maintain that crispy consistency, I recommend reheating the wings in the air fryer.

Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings - Ready to Serve, Nice and Spicy

Check Out Some of My Other Popular Chicken Wing Recipes

  • Buffalo Wings
  • BBQ Chicken Wings
  • Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
  • Jalapeno-Cheddar Chicken Wings
  • Grilled Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings
  • Baked Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings
  • Sticky Habanero Glazed Chicken Wings

Got any questions? Ask away! I'm happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings Recipe
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Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings Recipe

A recipe for spicy grilled ghost pepper chicken wings that have been rubbed down with a vibrant mix of ghost pepper flakes and other seasonings, then grilled to crispy perfection. Fire up those grills and get cooking. For true spicy food lovers.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, ghost pepper, hot wings, wings
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Refrigeration: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon ghost pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Add chicken wings to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle them with the ghost pepper flakes and other dry seasonings. Toss until they are well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Toss the seasoned chicken wings with olive oil.
  • Grill the chicken wings for 30-40 minutes, flipping occasionally, or until they are nicely cooked through.
  • Serve!

Notes

Heat Factor: HOT. You'll get some excellent level heat from the ghost pepper chili flakes. Reduce the heat by omitting the ghost pepper flakes and focusing on the spicy chili powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 319kcal   Carbohydrates: 3g   Protein: 23g   Fat: 23g   Saturated Fat: 6g   Cholesterol: 94mg   Sodium: 156mg   Potassium: 289mg   Fiber: 1g   Vitamin A: 1610IU   Vitamin C: 0.8mg   Calcium: 28mg   Iron: 2mg
Crispy Grilled Ghost Pepper Wings Recipe
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This recipe was originally posted on 6/6/2014. It was updated on 7/19/2018 to include new photos.

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  1. Terry Roeting says

    June 17, 2022 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    thank you for all the great recipes,the ghost wings are great for me but a bit to hot for the wife,made them with the curried rice and went together great!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      June 17, 2022 at 7:08 am

      Glad you enjoyed them, Terry! Definitely HOT with these. Great pairing!

      Reply
  2. Joey K. says

    July 21, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these and they were just the right amount of spicy. Ghost peppers all the way.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      July 21, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks, Joey. Ghost peppers are one of my favorites.

      Reply
  3. Karly says

    July 20, 2018 at 11:13 am

    My husband would love these! The hotter the better! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      July 20, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      Excellent, Karly!

      Reply

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