Easy Smoked Chicken Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Easy Smoked Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe guides you through smoking chicken wings using your preferred dry rub and olive oil to create a flavorful outer crust with moist, tender meat inside. The wings are smoked at 250°F until the internal temperature reaches about 160°F, then wrapped in foil to rest until 165°F, ensuring thorough cooking and juicy results. The use of a pellet smoker or similar equipment is outlined, noting the steps to maintain temperature and handle the wings properly while smoking.
The wings can be served as-is without additional sauces for a direct smoky taste. Ensuring similar wing sizes promotes even cooking. The technique is flexible for different meal pairings, including salads, rice bowls, or as appetizers.
Tips include choosing a sea salt flake for brining when applicable, monitoring temperature for doneness, and serving suggestions to suit varied preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp Your favorite rub
- sea salt if needed, flakes
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250F.
- Prepare chicken wings by patting dry and coating all sides of the chicken with olive oil, sea salt flakes, and your dry rub.
- Place the chicken wings in the smoker, cover and cook for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part (using an instant-read digital thermometer) reaches 160F.
- Remove the chicken wings from the smoker, wrap in foil, and let rest till the temperature reaches 165F.
- Your wings are now ready to serve!
How To Cook Pit Boss Smoked Wings
- Preheat your Pit Boss or similar pellet smoker to 225 degrees F / 110 degrees C.
- Place seasoned chicken wings on the Pit Boss pellet grill grates, leaving a bit of space between each chicken wing.
- Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F / 70 degrees C. This may take up to 2 hours or a little longer.
- Turn up the Pit Boss heat to 450 degrees F / 230 degrees C.
- Flip the chicken then close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- Rest the chicken wings for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use sea salt flakes if brining to avoid oversalting; table salt is not recommended.
- Ensure chicken wings are similar in size for even cooking throughout.
- Serve wings as they are or with additional sauces based on preference.
- Monitoring internal temperature with a thermometer is key for perfect doneness.
- This recipe pairs well with sides like cucumber tomato salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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