5 from 16 votes
Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken Wings are seasoned with a dry rub of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then cooked over indirect heat on a grill or smoker until browned and crispy. After smoking, the wings are coated with BBQ sauce and briefly caramelized to build flavor and texture. They offer a smoky, spice-infused crispy exterior with tender meat inside.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
587 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt coarse
- 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 28 chicken wings , both flats and drumettes
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- cooking oil for greasing the grates
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, blot the chicken wings with a paper towel (fastest method). Alternately you can place them in the fridge to dry out for 3-4 hours.
- Sprinkle half of the seasoning over the large bowl of dry chicken wings. Toss and sprinkle the remaining blend over them. Toss again. Set aside while you get the grill prepared.
- Build a fire for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill/smoker, leaving the other side void. Preheat the grill to 450°F and liberally grease the grates.
- Place the wings on the grill over indirect heat and close the lid. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until brown and crispy, turning 2-3 times to evenly brown.
- Coat the wings liberally with BBQ Sauce and cook an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize.
- Remove the wings from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve with extra sauce for dipping, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
1429mg
(60%)
Potassium
476mg
(10%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1429mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.