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Smoked Chicken Wings
These smoked chicken wings are cooked with sweet smoke and low temps giving you tender, fall of the bone wings with crispy skin!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Dry Rub
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Pat the chicken wings dry using a paper towel and place on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the wings with oil and then sprinkle with the dry rub.
- Using your hands or tongs, toss the wings until completely coated with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken wings skin side up on the grill grates of the smoker.
- Smoke for approximately 1 hour until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175-180 degrees F. (This may take more or less time depending on the thickness of the wings)
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Prepare a large baking sheet with a wire rack on top.
- Remove the chicken wings to the baking sheet placing the wings on top of the wire rack.
- Brush with the BBQ sauce.
- Broil the wings for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the sauce is caramelized on top.
- Remove and allow to cool for several minutes before serving.
- Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Smoker: this recipe was tested using an electric pellet smoker.
- Cooking Temperature: the internal temperature of the chicken wings should reach between 175-190 for tender meat.
- Best Wood Options: sweeter woods such as Maple, Apple, Cherry. Hickory can be used if mixed with something sweet so it’s not overpowering.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1506mg
(63%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
907IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1506mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 907IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.