spicy grilled wings grilled on a pit boss wood pellet grill and topped with green onions and chili flakes served in white bowl

Ginger Wasabi Chicken Wings

Ginger Wasabi Chicken Wings

Category Poultry Grill Regional National Wing Day
Servings 4
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes

Wings are always a good idea — especially when they're coated with a sesame ginger sauce and topped with a wasabi drizzle. This Ginger Wasabi Chicken Wing recipe is the perfect appetizer or addition to a game day spread. With a bit of wood-fired flavor from the Pit Boss, these sweet and spicy wings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

🌶Can't handle the heat? Make the spice level your own with less (or more, if you're feeling spicy) wasabi drizzle and chili flakes.

Author:
Pit Boss Kitchen
spicy grilled wings grilled on a pit boss wood pellet grill and topped with green onions and chili flakes served in white bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 16 oz. canola oil or neutral oil of choice
  • 12 whole wings or 24 wing sections
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Wasabi powder

Special Tools

  • Blender

Directions

  1. In a blender, add ginger, rice vinegar, whole egg, sesame oil, and salt. Blend on low and slowly increase the speed to high.
  1. Slowly add the oil to the blender until fully incorporated. Set 6 oz aside and place the rest into a mixing bowl with your wings. Allow wings to marinate for at least an hour and a half or up to 12 hours. Note: Cover and refrigerate for the entire duration of the marinating process.
  1. Preheat your Pit Boss grill to 350°F
  1. Place your marinated wings on the bottom rack and rotate every few minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  1. Remove wings from the grill and place on platter.
  1. Top with remaining ginger sauce and wasabi drizzle. To make the wasabi drizzle, combine 1 cup of water with 3/4 cup wasabi powder.
  1. Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, chili flakes, sesame seeds and soy sauce.
  1. Enjoy!

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Recipe Note

Pick your favorite (or a combination!) of these garnishes for an elevated grilled wing:

  • Thinly sliced green onions
  • Chili flakes
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sweet soy sauce