Smoked Chicken Wings
Tender, smoky chicken wings with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, seasoned with a bold dry rub. Perfect for game day or any gathering.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups wood chips (hickory or oak)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- 3
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Coat wings evenly with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat.
- 5
Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- 6
Drain soaked wood chips and add to smoker box or directly to coals.
- 7
Arrange wings on smoker grates in a single layer.
- 8
Smoke for 30–35 minutes until wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
- 9
Remove wings from smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- smoker
- meat thermometer
- smoker box or foil packet
- large bowl
- paper towels
- tongs
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