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How Long to Cook Chicken Wings (Party Wings — Flats & Drums) in the grill

Specification: Split party wings, dry-brined 8+ hours uncovered in the fridge for crisp skin

Target Temp
Heat Waves
Two-zone: 375°F indirect + 500°F direct finish
Direct Flame
Total Time
Clock Time
30–40 mins (mostly indirect, direct-heat hit at the end)
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
15m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
175°F–195°F (well past 165°F so the collagen breaks down and the skin renders)
USDA Safe Pull

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat grill to Two-zone: 375°F indirect + 500°F direct finish. Clean and oil grates. Prepare chicken wings (party wings — flats & drums) (Split party wings, dry-brined 8+ hours uncovered in the fridge for crisp skin).

2
Cook & Flip

Cook for 30–40 mins (mostly indirect, direct-heat hit at the end). Flip at the 15-minute mark for even browning.

3
Check & Rest

Skin has gone from rubbery pink to bronzed and blistered, and a wing tugged at the drumette-flat joint separates with almost no resistance. Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F–195°F (well past 165°F so the collagen breaks down and the skin renders). Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS 165°F poultry safe minimum; the 175–195°F pull range is the standard collagen-breakdown target for wings per Meathead Goldwyn's dark-meat guide on AmazingRibs.com and Weber's grilled-wings method.

Pro Tip: Do not sauce until after the direct-heat finish — the sugar in most wing sauces (BBQ, teriyaki, honey-based) burns black before the skin is crisp if you brush it on early. Sauce goes on in the last 60 seconds on the grill, or in a bowl off the grill.

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