Description
Achieve crispy, smoky perfection with this easy smoked chicken wings recipe. Perfect for game day or a backyard barbecue, these wings are packed with flavor and finished with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the wings in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings on the smoker grates in a single layer.
- Smoke for 1.5–2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For crispy skin, increase the heat to 375°F or finish the wings on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the wings overnight in your favorite sauce before seasoning.
- Use applewood or cherrywood chips for a slightly sweet smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Smoked chicken wings, BBQ wings, crispy smoked wings