Oklahoma Honey Butter BBQ Wings on the Arteflame

Introduction

Experience Oklahoma-style grilled BBQ wings like never before. These honey butter basted wings are seared at over 1,000°F on the Arteflame center grill grate and then finished to perfection on the flat cooktop, locking in flavor and juices for the ultimate wing experience. The Arteflame grill makes this recipe easy, flavorful, and fun — no lid, no pots, no pans, just pure grilling mastery.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and wingettes)
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Vegetable oil (for lighting the grill)
• 3 paper napkins (for lighting the grill)
• Firewood (for the Arteflame grill)

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Soak three paper napkins in vegetable oil and place them in the center of the Arteflame grill.
2. Stack small firewood pieces over the napkins.
3. Light the napkins to ignite the firewood.
4. Allow the grill to heat up for about 20 minutes until the center grate reaches over 1,000°F.

Step 2: Prepare the wings

1. Pat wings dry with a paper towel.
2. Season wings evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3: Sear the wings

1. Place wings on the center grill grate to sear. Sear both sides for about 1-2 minutes each to lock in juices.
2. Once seared, move wings to the surrounding flat cooktop to finish cooking.

Step 4: Make the honey butter baste

1. On the cooler part of the cooktop, melt the butter directly on the steel surface.
2. Stir in the honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to combine.
3. Let the mixture simmer and thicken slightly.

Step 5: Baste and finish the wings

1. Baste the wings with the honey butter as they cook on the flat top.
2. Turn the wings every few minutes and continue basting for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 170°F.
3. Remove wings when they reach 155°F to allow carryover cooking to bring them to perfection.

Tips

• Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the wings.
• Sear the wings hot and fast, then gently cook on the flat top for tender results.
• Use butter for basting and grilling instead of oil to enhance flavor.
• The outer edge of the flat top is cooler — perfect for keeping food warm.
• Clean-up is easy on the Arteflame — just scrape the cooktop and wipe down.

Variations

1. Spicy Oklahoma Wings: Add 2 tbsp hot sauce to the honey butter and a dash of red chili flakes.
2. Maple Chipotle Wings: Replace honey with maple syrup and mix in 1 tsp chipotle powder.
3. Garlic Parmesan Wings: Omit honey, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and minced garlic to the melted butter.
4. Cajun BBQ Wings: Use Cajun spice blend instead of paprika and cayenne for a bold southern flavor.
5. Bourbon BBQ Wings: Add 2 tbsp bourbon to the honey butter mix and cook down to create a rich glaze.

Conclusion

With the power of the Arteflame and the bold flavors of Oklahoma-style BBQ, these Honey Butter Basted Wings will be the star of your next cookout. The high-heat sear followed by gentle griddle finishing ensures juicy, tender, and flavorful wings every time.

Best pairings

• Grilled corn on the cob with compound butter
• Charred jalapeño cornbread on the flat top
• Grilled peach halves with cinnamon drizzle
• Smoked mac and cheese straight on the flat top
• Sweet tea, craft beer, or chilled lemonade