25 BBQ Favorites for Summer Grilling

You know that moment when you step out of the car after a long day and catch a whiff of something grilling in the neighborhood?

Suddenly, you're scanning the street, wondering which lucky neighbor is cooking up dinner-and debating whether it's weird to casually show up with a plate.

There's just something about grilled food that instantly feels like summer.

If you're ready to fire up your own grill, these BBQ favorites are the perfect place to start.

BBQ Grilling Recipes

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1. Homemade BBQ Sauce from The Crafty Blog Stalker

This easy homemade BBQ sauce recipe brings bold flavor without the fuss. Perfect for grilling, dipping, or slathering on just about anything.

2. Pineapple Chicken Marinade from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Give dinner a tropical twist with this Ginger Pineapple Chicken. The marinade is quick, easy, and seriously delicious on the grill.

3. Grilled Pizza from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Grilled pizza is the answer when it's too hot to turn on the oven. This easy method yields a crispy crust and melty cheese in no time.

4. Chicken with Lemonade Marinade from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Chicken with Lemonade Marinade sounds odd until you taste it. Sweet, tangy, and perfect for grilling. Trust me, you'll want seconds.

5. Grilled Veggies with a Grilling Skillet from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Using a grilling skillet means your grilled veggies don't fall through the cracks, literally. Quick, easy, and perfect every time.

6. Grilled Cornish Hens from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Using a grilling skillet means your grilled veggies don't fall through the cracks, literally. Quick, easy, and perfect every time.

7. Balsamic Grilled Chicken from The Crafty Blog Stalker

This Balsamic Grilled Chicken recipe is easy, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Big flavor with barely any effort-just how we like it.

8. Spiral Hot Dogs from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Learn how to make Grilled Spiral Cut Hot Dogs that look cool, cook evenly, and hold all the toppings without falling apart. Your grill's new party trick.

9. Chicken Ranch Skewers from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Grilled Ranch Chicken Skewers are easy, flavorful, and a total crowd-pleaser. Perfect for backyard dinners or your next family BBQ night.

10. Coca-Cola Chicken Drumsticks from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Make Coca-Cola Chicken Drumsticks for your next cookout. With just a few ingredients and a grill, these become a crowd favorite.

11. Tropical BBQ Ribs from Snappy Gourmet

These tropical BBQ ribs are what happens when pineapple and honey meet your grill. A juicy, flavorful twist on your regular backyard ribs.

12. Shrimp Boil on the Grill from Shaken Together

Shrimp boil on the grill? Yes, please. These foil packs cook up buttery, smoky, and full of flavor-perfect for cookouts or weeknight dinners.

13. Garlic Sirloin Steak Kabobs from Like Mother Like Daughter

These garlic sirloin steak kabobs bring big flavor with buttery garlic goodness. Quick to prep, fast to grill, and always the first thing gone at dinner.

14. Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers from This Silly Girl's Life

Fire up the grill for Asian marinated grilled shrimp skewers. Quick, zesty, and way more exciting than the usual backyard BBQ lineup.

15. How to Grill Ribs from Mom's Confessions

Learn how to grill ribs like a backyard pro. This method's easy, tasty, and approved by every rib-loving human who's ever visited our house.

16. Grilled Mexican Street Corn from The Recipe Critic

Craving grilled Mexican street corn? This recipe brings the street food vibes with a creamy, spicy topping that's ridiculously good.

17. Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken from Leigh Anne Wilkes

This honey mustard grilled chicken is juicy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet. Your summer grill lineup just got an upgrade.

18. Grilled Mushrooms on Skewers from Natasha's Kitchen

If mushrooms are your thing, these grilled skewers are about to be your new favorite. Full of flavor and done in no time.

19. Best 4-Ingredient Chicken Marinade Recipe from No Biggie

This might be the easiest chicken marinade you'll ever make. Just 4 simple ingredients and a whole lot of flavor in every bite.

20. Grilled Steak with Herb Butter from Iowa Girl Eats

Skip the steakhouse. This easy grilled steak with herb butter brings bold flavor home with a simple blend of herbs and a hot grill.

21. Grilled Ranch Potatoes from Creme de la Crumb

Three ingredients, zero stress. These grilled ranch potatoes are the easy side dish you'll be making on repeat all summer long.

22. Grilled BBQ Hawaiian Chicken in Foil Packets from Joyful Healthy Eats

Sweet pineapple, BBQ sauce, and chicken wrapped in foil? This grilled Hawaiian chicken recipe makes dinner easy and cleanup even easier.

23. BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade from Amanda Cooks and Styles

BBQ pork skewers with Filipino BBQ marinade are here to level up your next cookout. Sweet, sticky, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.

24. BBQ Baby Back Ribs from Grandbaby Cakes

These BBQ baby back ribs come with a homemade rub and sticky sauce that'll make your grill the most popular spot on the block.

25. Steak Fajita Kebabs from The Bewitchen Kitchen

Grill up steak fajita kebabs for your next cookout. It's everything you love about fajitas, just way more fun to eat and even easier to make.

More Delicious Side Dishes

Now that you have the main dish, don't forget the side! Here are a few of my favorites!