Description
Smoked chicken wings deliver a smoky, crispy experience that brings backyard barbecue dreams to life. Grab your favorite seasonings and fire up the smoker for a mouthwatering meal that’ll make your guests ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
Supporting Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Grab your smoker and heat it precisely to 225°F using hickory or applewood chips for deep flavor.
- Take 2 lbs of chicken wings and thoroughly blot them dry with paper towels to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Combine 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon cayenne in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll your wings through the seasoning mixture, ensuring each piece gets completely and evenly coated.
- Spread wings across smoker grates in a single layer, keeping space between each piece for consistent cooking.
- Smoke wings at 225°F for exactly 60 minutes, allowing smoke to penetrate deeply into the meat.
- Crank your smoker temperature up to 375°F after the first hour of smoking.
- Cook wings at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, turning them midway to create uniform golden crispiness.
- Whisk ½ cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar in a small pan over low heat.
- Brush glaze onto wings during their final 5 minutes of smoking for a tangy, glossy finish.
- Remove wings and let them rest 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry before seasoning to guarantee maximum crispiness and better smoke absorption.
- Use baking powder in the seasoning mix to help break down proteins and create an extra crunchy exterior during smoking.
- For gluten-free preparation, confirm your barbecue sauce doesn’t contain wheat-based ingredients and select appropriate alternatives.
- If managing sodium intake, reduce salt in the seasoning blend and select low-sodium barbecue sauce for the optional glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg