Smoked Chicken Wings

Perfectly smoked, tender and flavorful wings every single time!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword smoked, wings

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 76kcal

Equipment

Smoker

Ingredients

For the seasoning

½ cup chili powder
¼ cup paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried sage
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt

For the wings

24 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated if desired, tips saved to make stock

Instructions

For the seasoning (may make more than you need)

Combine all of the seasonings in a large bowl.

For the wings

Fire up your smoker for 250-275 F. Use a fruit wood or hickory for smoke.
Place the wings in a large bowl and add the seasoning. You may not need all of it. You can season them however you wish, light or heavy.
Transfer wings to the smoker and smoke for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the wings reach 165 F.
Remove wings and let cool.
For crispy wings, finish the wings on a hot grill, under the broiler, or in a deep fryer.

Notes

I vacuum-seal wings in packages of 6 or 12 and freeze for later use. I prefer to deep-fry them after defrosted. I just drop them in hot oil for about 2 1/2 minutes then sauce them. They're fantastic!

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