5 from 9 votes
Smoked Chicken Wings
A summer barbecue recipe for Smoked Chicken Wings will take your wing game to new, spectacular heights. Fire up that charcoal smoker; here's everything you need to know to make the best chicken wings ever!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
387 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the brine:
- 1 gallon water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 prigs thyme fresh
- 1 tablespoon sage fresh leaves
For the chicken:
- 3 pounds chicken wings with tips and wings separated
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry rub or store bought (see note 1, homemade
- barbecue sauce for brushing chicken
Instructions
For the brine:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, lemon, thyme, garlic, and sage, stirring often until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.
- In a container large bowl or container, place chicken wings and tips. Cover with brine and refrigerate overnight. Ensure the chicken stays submerged by placing a bag of ice or heavy plate on top of the chicken
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For the chicken:
- Remove chicken from the brine and rinse to remove excess salt and spices. Rub the chicken with the oil and sprinkle on the dry rub making sure to coat well on all sides.
- Bring the smoker up to 200 to 225 degrees. Place the chicken onto the grate and cover. After 30 minutes turn the wings over and replace the smoker lid.
- At the 1 hour mark turn the wings again. After 20 minutes, brush the wings with your favorite bbq sauce and replace the lid for another 10 minutes. Turn the wings again and brush with more sauce, replacing the lid for another 10 minutes. Continue to cook until wings register 165 degrees on a digital thermometer at the thickest part.
Notes
- Homemade Dry Rub: in a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder,1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
2008mg
(84%)
Potassium
228mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2008mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.