Football season heats up each January, when fans of both college football and the professional game look forward to each sport's respective playoffs. Many people hold game watch parties, which not only provide an opportunity to view the big game, but also offer social time and food. The following recipe for "Grilled Buffalo Wings," courtesy of cookbook author Katie Lee Biegel and The Food Network, may fit nicely in the game day spread.

Grilled Buffalo Wings

Yields 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 pounds whole chicken wings

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup hot sauce

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the salt mixture to evenly coat.

2. Preheat a gas grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Place the wings on the grill, crowding them together so they are all touching. This method goes against the conventional wisdom of giving meat room so it does not steam. In this recipe, the meat should steam so it stays moist. Grill, flipping the wings every 5 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes of cooking.

4. In the meantime, heat the butter, hot sauce, vinegar, and honey in a saucepan over low heat and whisk to combine.

5. In a clean, large bowl, toss the wings with the sauce. Turn the heat up on the grill to medium-high. Use tongs to remove the wings from the sauce and put them back on the grill until the skins crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Put the wings back in the bowl with the sauce, toss and serve.