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The Best Way to Smoke Chicken Wings Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

Deliciously smoky and crispy chicken wings made by smoking at low and high temperatures with a dry rub and baking powder, finished with your favorite BBQ sauce for irresistibly flavorful wings perfect for any gathering or game day.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 3 lbs chicken party wings

Seasoning

  • 3 tablespoons easy dry rub
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

Finish

  • Your favorite BBQ sauce, for tossing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the smoker: Heat the smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for the low and slow smoking process.
  2. Dry the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps to achieve crispier skin.
  3. Mix seasoning: In a bowl, combine the easy dry rub with baking powder evenly to create the seasoning mix.
  4. Season the wings: Coat the wings on all sides with the dry rub and baking powder mixture, ensuring they are well covered for maximum flavor and crisping effect.
  5. Smoke at low temperature: Place the wings on the grill grates inside the smoker and smoke them at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through to cook evenly.
  6. Increase smoker temperature and continue smoking: Turn the smoker up to 400 degrees or ‘high’ heat. Flip the wings again and smoke until they reach an internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit for safe and juicy results.
  7. Toss with BBQ sauce: Remove the wings from the smoker and toss them thoroughly in your favorite BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  8. Optional crisping: For extra crispy skin, air fry the wings at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes, or alternatively broil them in the oven for a couple of minutes until the desired crispiness is achieved.

Notes

  • Using baking powder in the seasoning helps to create extra crispy skin during smoking.
  • Flipping the wings during smoking ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
  • Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee they reach 175°F for food safety.
  • Air frying or broiling at the end is optional but recommended for an extra crispy texture.
  • Adjust the BBQ sauce quantity based on personal taste preferences.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/the-best-way-to-smoke-chicken-wings-recipe/