Smoked Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
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Smoked Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe uses a detailed spice rub combining salt, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, turbinado sugar, black pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper. Wings are first tossed in oil or sprayed with cooking spray to help the rub adhere, then liberally coated with the spice mixture. Grilled or smoked at 400°F indirect heat, the wings cook for about 15-17 minutes per side, reaching an internal temperature around 185-195°F to ensure tenderness and doneness. Optional finishing over direct heat crisps the skin further.
The wings develop a bold and balanced flavor from the rub’s smoky, savory, and slightly sweet notes. The smoking or grilling imparts additional aroma and a slightly charred texture. The meat stays juicy underneath a seasoned crust.
These wings are served warm and pair well with classic dips like ranch or blue cheese dressing. They make a good appetizer or snack for gatherings. According to notes, for sauced wings, toss the smoked wings with your favorite sauce at the end and heat for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds chicken wings 1st and 2nd sections (flats and drumettes, party style
- vegetable oil or cooking oil spray
Spice Rub:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon chili powder we like Chipotle or Ancho, but a mix is fine
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheaqt your grill or smoker to 400 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
- Mix all of the spice mix ingredients together in a bowl.
- Spray the wings with cooking spray or toss with vegetable oil, then place on a pan or cookie sheet.
- Liberally season both sides of the wings with the BBQ rub.
- Once preheated, spray the grill grate with the cooking spray or lightly coat with vegetable oil.
- Place the chicken wings on the grill grate and cook for 15-17 minutes.
- Spray the wings with cooking oil then flip and cook an additional 15-17 minutes. Cook to an internal temperature of 185-195 degrees.
- If desired, finish over direct heat for a few minutes to further crisp up the skin.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- After smoking, toss wings with your favorite sauce and bake for 3-5 minutes if you want a sauced version.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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