Vortex Grilled Chicken Wings | Chicken Wings Grilled On Weber Kettle with Vortex

Vortex Grilled Wings | Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings with the Vortex
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If you’re a fan of grilled wings and you’ve never heard of a Charcoal Vortex, then you really need to check this out.
The Vortex will change your wing game. It creates a two zone, high heat grill that perfectly cooks wings every time. The skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and tender, plus you can add a piece of wood directly over the vortex for even more flavor.
In this recipe I season a family pack of whole chicken wings with Swine Life - Mississippi Grind rub.
Let the wings air dry for 20-30 minutes while the coals get blazing hot. The vortex increases the heat in the kettle grill and forces it around the chicken wings without burning the outside. The result is a perfectly cooked wing.
It takes about 30 minutes to fully cook these wings and I flip them half way through for even cooking.
I always use my Thermapen - www.thermowork... to verify the internal temp. I'm shooting for 165 - but with these whole wings you can take them up to 170-175 without loosing much moisture.
While the wings are on the grill melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat in a small sauce pan; add 1 bottle of your favorite Hot Sauce along with ¼ cup of Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer until the wings are ready.
Place the wings in a large bowl and toss in the sauce (it’s easier to work in small batches). I serve them with a creamy ranch dressing along with plenty of celery and carrot sticks to soak up some of the heat.
For Killer Hogs BBQ Sauce, Rub and Competition BBQ equipment, visit: h2qshop.com/

[@ricoconti3141]

This man needs his own TV show

[@100cvcv8]

the wings arent ready though

[@emmgeevideo]

Um, KZbin is “TV”. He has nearly nearly 1M subscribers and tons of views.

[@emmgeevideo]

100cv cv They aren’t ready because?

[@sailer5373]

The vortex is the best way to cook wings, bar none. I watch just about all your vids Malcolm, but I sure wish you would do more cooking on the Weber Kettle.

[@anwark]

This guy feels like someone who'll bail you out of jail, drive you to a diner for a late dinner/early breakfast, then gently persuade you to turn your life around.

[@thetremi9149]

this is so oddly specific yet very accurate xd

[@TRUYORK718]

Word

[@chadthompson3266]

😂

[@jonathanjonesii1897]

😂😂😂

[@jeffreyhamilton8950]

Malcolm Reed is my #1 resource for BBQ advice. I'm a BBQ noob but my brisket, pork butt, and turkey have come out amazing just by watching his channel and following his thorough and easy to follow instructions.

[@stradus]

I am a complete novice as well but i follow all the directions on his videos and now people are asking me for advice.

[@scottegolf2]

I recently gave this method a try this weekend. Outside of deep frying your wings this is the best (and easiest) method to cook them. The pecan wood gives the meat a good light smoke flavor while the indirect heat crisps the skin up and keeps the meat super juicy. I highly recommend!

[@penguin12902]

Good old Weber kettle. So versatile, so easy to use! Best all around cooker ever made. Don't tell my Backwoods smoker I said that...lol.

[@khogan6396]

Vortex wings are the best. A couple things you might try...dry brine the wings with kosher salt, uncovered, on a rack in the fridge for at least a couple hours. Pull from the fridge and let them dry out for about 20 minutes. Toss them in a bit of neutral oil and season. Put on the kettle with the vortex and vents wide open. Crack the lid a bit, so you really drive that temp up to over 650 at the grate...I don't flip the wings...just let them go and check them in about 25 minutes. Then toss in favorite sauce, and "roll" them directly over the coals to char them up..so good and crispy double char buff wings!

[@cmbteng6005]

Malcolm is the man, he didn't even bother to use his AP Rub & The BBQ Rub, that shows me he has no ego, he truly does this for the luv of BBQing. Please keep doing what you do.

[@kmatrood]

Every time you drop a video, I stop whatever I am doing. If people are waiting on me, then they'll just have to wait. Texas loves you Malcom

[@daronjacobs]

Ha ha ha I do too !

[@rueridge7597]

kmatrood Yes sir Malcolm is 110% Texan approved. If you have not tried his vinegar sauce you got to give it a shot.

[@easton2012]

Yep, I am guilty of dropping what I am doing to watch his videos also.

[@sergioaguirre6428]

Yes sir

[@mikehaines5467]

I just did a lime wing rub- with hickory wood on the grate above B&B brisketts --- the color of the wings OMG- beautiful-- i did skin up as you did 20 mins-sprayed with canola aerosol-- flipped and did 15 more mins.. 178it perfect !!!!

[@brianwright6932]

I love watching this guy! He is my favorite mentor in barbecuing! If you are ever in Nola drinks are on me! Thanks

[@EverydayBBQ]

Man I always enjoy your videos so much! Thanks for all the help with the Camera questions last week! I’ll hopefully be shooting with new equipment sometime next month. Just have to learn it lol.

[@callpaul43]

Love this. "I'm good for a ten piece" made my day. 😂👍🏻

[@rendellgiles1362]

"I like it hot, I like it sticky.." Almost thought we weren't cooking wings anymore lol

[@JohnTube2K]

This guy speaks with authority... this guy really backs what his cooks... someone get this guy a restaurant.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Great video Malcom! That seasoning with a name like Mississippi Grind, and me born and raised in Mississippi tells me, I need to check this seasoning out!

[@howtobbqright]

check them out - great guys swinelifebbq.com/

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for the link!

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

5 year old video, I still come back to it. Just watched your vortex pork ribs this weekend, thought id check your vortex wing video as well. Never disappointed watching Malcolm do God's work with BBQ.

[@donaltemus3565]

The vortex is a must have!

[@elidc100]

I made these yesterday with some thighs as well. Best grilled crispy chicken I have ever had. The flavor was amazing. I only recommend you fill the vortex half way because filling to the top will produced too much heat!

[@mitchgrossman1895]

I love love the vortex . I do turn the the lid a quarter turn every 10minutes when the vent comes back to the start they are done perfect everytime. I havnt even found the need to flip them anymore

[@howtobbqright]

good tip

[@king_cobra7463]

what magic is this?! can't wait for the rain to stop so i can cook me some wings with this magic tip, Mr. Grossman. ty

[@marvinlee5196]

Mitch Grossman 2

[@Mr2004MCSS]

This is how I cook mine too except I give the lid a turn every 15 minutes and I also don't flip the wings. Mine are usually done in 40 minutes or so.

[@MikesManCave]

Mitch Grossman no need to flip or turn anything. That’s why you are using a kettle. Just leave it alone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fFn2iZoZqBd5o

[@dustinmarion2768]

What size vortex is this

[@sjacuk65]

I've been using the Vortex for wings for a couple of years. It's the only way to do wings. You should check out the Buffalo Seasoning from Owens BBQ. It's fantastic!

[@MrMoosefire]

Do you open the bottom vent all the way?

[@perry33]

I love my Vortex, I will never deep fry another wing. Well, I learned a long time ago never to say never but this is my go-to!!

[@raytran6400]

You know these wings are bomb when you have zero haters.

[@lemarj9533]

Ray Tran it's 33 now

[@killer2434]

@@lemarj9533 they must be vegans

[@osbelreyes5252]

"I'm good for a 10 Piece"

[@colinbutler2552]

Im good for a 20 !

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

@@colinbutler2552 That's what I'm saying ... 10 is a snack. 20 makes a meal.

[@ABathRobeSamurai]

@@thatguythatdoesstuff7448 im thinking his 10 piece is 1 = leg and drum so

[@VBRichB]

Lol no cap

[@dgarcia7768]

indeed 👍🤤

[@victorbitter583]

Damn Mal. Love you like a brother man. You have taught me how to BBQ right and I appreciate that to no end. Cheers mate.

[@walkintall67]

Malcolm makes me want to just sit at home and cook lol, his shop is awesome also

[@Shane-Singleton]

Dang, Mal. Those looked incredible. After watching the pork belly burnt ends and now this video you've definitely earned one more subscriber. Look forward to learning a few tips and tricks from your expert teaching.

[@ericousleyjr9119]

Those wings look killer! Great job once again Malcolm.

[@millerpop]

Looking in the background I see the PK Grill/smoker, the Pitt Barrel Cooker, the Green Egg, the classic Weber and much more. You are a BBQ expert, my wife thought I was a little crazy owning 4 grills, but you make me feel sane again. Great cook

[@solobo5823]

I just ordered my Weber and looking for the Vortex now! I’m all in brudder! 👍😋

[@mycorona66]

I dont think you have enough smokers and grills Malcom.....LOL. Love your videos!!

[@shawndobson5713]

Thanks for All your great videos Malcom. You are the sole reason I pulled my smoker out of the box I received it in. We smoke every week now and have tried almost all your recipes. You are the man! Thanks again!

[@omcorc]

“I likeit hot. I like it sticky” 🤣 Never change, Malcom.

[@MrEric0822]

Great job as always! Personally, I like taking dark meat to around 200 degrees internal. Takes that meat from rubbery/chewy to a nicer, firmer bite - more like white meat texture. Doesn't dry out at all at that temp.

[@ddaley87]

I wait until the end when he is like “mmm, mmm, mmm”. Best part!

[@lorenlash9174]

I love this vortex technique, thanks for another great tutorial!

[@elidc100]

I did a whole beer can chicken, infrared vortex style this past weekend and it was amazing!!! Super juicy and tender.

[@jamie75ism]

Been using the vortex for over a year now. Works awesome. I flip it over and do extremely long cooks using the snake method. Great video!

[@randymiller3949]

bama Hey Bama... What part of Alabama are you from? I'm here in Satsuma Alabama.

[@cposharky9261]

Seasoned my wings Cajun and tossed them in rice flour just like fried chicken!!,the Vortex is the real deal.

[@boraerkara4501]

Dayı I just found your channel but now you are my favorite , God bless your hands. Greetings from Turkey 'the country one ;) ''

[@mystic_snipez_5562]

Bora Erkara damn man you look someone from my favourite show it is a Turkish one (ressuresction ertugrul)

[@michaelgorman8812]

Going to try this recipe this weekend. Wish me luck!

[@SirNic4180]

I tried this for the first time yesterday (06-17-2020) and it worked. They were amazing.

[@hack4151]

I like how this dude does not go overkill with sauce or seasoning

[@obZidianZ06]

Lol : "im good for a ten piece!" Sub'd.. lets gooo!

[@rivernole]

You are the MAN....best grilling show on here.....

[@colinbutler2552]

little tip.. for any cheap skates out there like me, just a good old cut out large coffee can makes a perfect vortex charcoal holder. Beats forking over $ 40.00+. to Weber.

[@bkeaver644]

Malcolm, Thanks for all your videos! you have gave me some great Technics and new things to try. Now I am going to setup my Weber Smokey Mountain to do just this.!

[@rickbachman993]

Thanks Malcolm. 😎😋

[@bodyweightmonster]

Well this is better than the standard British BBQ fair we have over here. You sir are a genius!

[@ssayre4997]

I have the medium vortex and it's great. However, I do get the exact same results with weber charcoal baskets in the center. The cone shape of the vortex does free up some real estate compared to the baskets, but other than that, I can't tell a difference. Wings look great.

[@iamrobertkrogh]

I've tried the basket method too, even did a side by side comparison with two kettle's going at the same time. I always seem to get better results with the vortex. The wings seem to have crispier skin on the vortex.

[@haza7486]

Great BBQ channel, Big man, Big personality and fantastic BBQ

[@djtitoluv]

Can always trust a man that knows how to eat to cook right 🔥💯

[@terryayers7707]

The. Best. cook on youtube

[@jtanner71]

Pretty simple but as usual, the process is well articulated and understandable. Great job..again.

[@texassteve4715]

By far my favorite grilling/smoking bbq channel!

[@verdellhayes1305]

How you doing sir you remember me from baton rouge I love your show and you taught me a lot I'm a beginner

[@josephmarous2467]

Great tutorial. I Spent 10 years in greater Buffalo area, the birthplace of wings. Got to clip the tip my man!! Otherwise, spot on!!

[@brianmorgan4977]

Got my vortex yesterday and grilled some wings. Thought I didn't have enough because people kept eating them. Was really impressed with the vortex.

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yep another winner......folks need to know about your class in memphis Spread the word.

[@888HUSKERS]

Loving it, going to try these in my BBQ offseason. Winter and Spring is the time to try new stuff or smoke cheeses. Summer and Fall is game on, bring on the guests and top notch BBQ. Thanks to recipes, seasonings, and videos like these I'm a BBQ hero amongst my neighborhood, family, and friends. How about a new video on some BBQ sides?

[@howtobbqright]

I'll be adding some sides this year...

[@Suppercamper]

My mouth is watering!!!!!!!! Man those look guud!!!!!!!!!

[@davidhinson5010]

Great video! I’ve owned my vortex for about 3 years and love it for every grill time whether steak or chicken. From NC keep it up.

[@RobBerks]

Thank you Malcolm! Really enjoy the authentic feel of the videos and the delicious looking BBQ food!

[@dukefrison]

At the 6:40 mark...I knew this dude was legit. You can't teach that way of eating a wing...You're born with it!

[@alberttrujillojr997]

Oh dear god. Those look so good I nearly bit my phone watching this.

[@doublejj39]

Really enjoy your videos! Use your rub all the time. You taught me a lot. Keep it up brother

[@unclebizz9522]

Thos dudes a god

[@jimmyseward6474]

Big fan of the videos and the products. I liked the new format - showing the food finished at the beginning of the vid.

[@vincetequesta5169]

Man, those are some good looking wings! I'm going to make this tomorrow.

[@deanmerritt7302]

Once again Malcom, great video, keep up the good work!! I enjoy all your videos and have learned so much from watching them.

[@arniecribbjr.6718]

That’s definitely my next wing recipe/grill setup. Thanks Malcom!

[@robfohl]

making these today Malcolm..

[@duanejones1796]

No charcoal grate I noticed. Did you leave the bottom vent closed?

[@robertmoore294]

Some of those chickens look like hearts

[@PSpurgeonCubFan]

This looks So Good! One quick Question: Underneath the Vortex, it looks like your bottom vents are fully closed. Am I seeing this right? I want to make sure I understand all the steps so I can recreate this process at home - just got a Vortex for my birthday. Thanks in advance for the tips.

[@AndyKapp]

I leave the bottom vents fully open. Never had any problems.

[@AfrikQ10]

Some businesses are going to improve thanks to you.

[@sheen_yeezy]

this man is a national treasure.

[@imnotphats046]

3:48 made me smile

[@Mr2004MCSS]

Great video. I use the Vortex to cook wings and is pretty much the only thing I use my Kettle for anymore. I have the PK 360 like he does and prefer to do most of my grilling on it.

[@cyberbeer65]

How come your Vortex wasn't sitting on the charcoal grate? I always place mine on the grate for maximum air flow.

[@dhookdriver]

I put mine on the grate as well, was a bit surprised seeing this...

[@rodrich1644]

Also appears the bottom vents are closed.

[@barryberkenstock8670]

I set mine up the same way and it ruined my kettle!

[@TrippinWithWayne]

just bought my Vortex cant wait to try it this evening, headed to the grocery now...woohoo !

[@curtishinkle7885]

once again a perfect video, mal, you should have been a teacher!, oh yea, you are.. TEACHER OF THE BEST BBQ

[@bgbbq8449]

Too funny I got one coming in the mail tomorrow from Big Poppa lol.

[@gale212]

Love the backyard setup. I'll miss the dining table but this is nice too

[@frankcalloway2420]

Been watching you a while, Malcolm love your videos. Try some of your AP rub on my chicken wings for the first time. Can’t wait.

[@rickdavid1795]

Another one that’s off the hook delicious!

[@kusinanijunior]

THIS IS AWESOME!!

[@lastboomer6164]

why is the vortex on the bottom of the kettle and not on the lower grate. Or asked differently, why is the bottom grate removed? Is the Vortex to big?

[@vatonewton1821]

“I’m good for a 10 piece” 😂😂😂😂

[@TheMayhem15]

Wish youtube had a taster on offer? Nice work Malcolm. I gotta look out for the vortex down my way.

[@Bodybydubs]

Going to try this today

[@EZGlutenFree]

They look amazing.

[@silverfox4898]

MY favorite quotes is" Let's see what we're working with" before the sampling.

[@HLB49]

Malcolm, YOU are the man!

[@steelguard]

My new favorite channel. I love this guy!

[@lucrobert238]

To good to pass up just bought a vortex gonna due the wings up in northern Ontario canada

[@416asshole]

6:10 YES!!

[@noidontlikeit5827]

I know this is an old video, but, what size is the vortex kettle you’re using medium or the large? I am guessing the Weber is a 22”. Hopefully someone can answer. Thanks.

[@walrus_man]

You will need the Medium size Vortex for your 22" Weber sir. You can buy if off Malcolm's online store or Amazon. Be careful when buying it from Amazon as they sell a medium "mini" size one. You want the regular Medium sized. ✌

[@noidontlikeit5827]

Victor M thanks. Stay safe.

[@ihartbeets]

Just curious why didn’t you set your vortex on your charcoal grate? Thanks. Love your videos.

[@iyanadull5933]

Looks like he’s using a larger Vortex. Possibly one designed for the Big Green Egg.

[@barryberkenstock8670]

Don't do it this way it will ruin your grill.