Smoked Chicken Wings
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5
Smoked Chicken Wings
Description
These Smoked Chicken Wings are prepared by first coating party-style wing segments with a BBQ spice rub. They are then smoked at 250°F using apple, cherry, or hickory wood chips, which infuse the meat with a smoky aroma while cooking the wings gently for about two hours. The slow smoking method ensures a tender interior and a pronounced smoky flavor.
Optionally, the wings can be finished under the broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp up the skin, giving a textural contrast between the crispy exterior and juicy meat inside. Finally, brushing the wings with barbecue sauce adds a sweet and tangy glaze that complements the smoky seasoning. These wings work well as a finger food for parties or casual meals.
Choosing party-style wings means the wings are already segmented, simplifying preparation. They can be served plain or with a dipping sauce like ranch if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings party style
- 3 tablespoons bbq spice rub or your favorite store bought rub, homemade
- 1 cup barbecue sauce or your favorite store bought BBQ sauce, homemade
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with apple wood, cherry wood or hickory chips.
- Coat the chicken wings with the spice rub and place in the smoker.
- Cook for 2 hours, refilling wood as needed, or until the internal temperature of the chicken wings registers 165 degrees F with a thermometer.
- Transfer the chicken wings to a sheet pan.
- Optional: Preheat the broiler. Place the sheet pan of wings under the broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes or until skin is crispy.
- Brush the wings with the BBQ sauce and serve.
Notes
- Use party-style chicken wings already segmented for easier prep; alternatively, cut full wings into pieces yourself.
- If desired, serve the wings with a dip such as ranch to complement the smoky, spicy flavors.
- Maintain the smoker temperature and replenish wood chips as needed to ensure consistent smoke throughout the cooking process.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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