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platter of smoked chicken wings with carrots and hot sauce.
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4.67 from 3 votes

Smoked Chicken Wings

This smoked chicken wing recipe makes wings that are juicy and smoky inside with wonderful crispy skin that we call crave.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat Grill: Set your grill up with an indirect heat zone and a temperature of 225F degrees. (see above for grill tips)
  • Season: Season the wings with a light dusting of SPG and Chicken Rub.
  • Smoke: Place the wings on the grill over indirect heat. Smoke for 60-90 minutes to an internal temperature of 155F degrees. Rotate the wings occasionally, but don't flip them.
  • Adjust Grill: Adjust your grill so that you have a direct heat zone and a temperature of about 425F degrees (see above for grill tips).
  • Grill: Place the wings on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 2-4 minutes per side, flipping once. The internal temperature should reach 165F degrees.
  • Serve: Season with more rub, if needed, or toss in BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce.

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Notes

Smaller wings like the flats will cook up faster than drummettes or whole wings. 
These chicken wings can be smoked in advance, stored for up to 3 months in the freezer and grilled at a later date. Read the post above for details. 

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg