Here’s a delicious recipe for Smoked Chicken Wings — juicy, smoky, and perfectly crispy on the outside!
🍗 Smoked Chicken Wings
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Time: About 2–3 hours (including smoking)
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp onion powder
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Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
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Your favorite BBQ sauce or wing sauce (optional, for tossing)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Wings
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Pat wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture (helps crisp skin).
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Toss wings with olive oil.
2. Season
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Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne (if using).
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Sprinkle seasoning evenly over wings and rub to coat well.
3. Preheat Smoker
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Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
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Add your preferred wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry work great).
4. Smoke the Wings
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Place wings directly on smoker racks, leaving space between pieces.
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Smoke for about 1.5 to 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is firm.
5. Crisp the Skin (Optional)
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To get extra crispy skin, transfer wings to a hot grill or broiler for 3–5 minutes per side, watching closely.
6. Toss & Serve
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Toss smoked wings in your favorite BBQ or wing sauce if desired.
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Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
✅ Tips:
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For even crispier wings, dry brine the wings by seasoning and refrigerating uncovered overnight.
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If you don’t have a smoker, you can mimic flavor by using a grill with wood chips or finishing wings in a smoker box on your grill.
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Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness and safety.