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A plate of smoked chicken wings served with a small bowl of ranch, one wing dipped into the ranch.
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5 from 2 votes

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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Serene

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.

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

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1506mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg