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smoked chicken wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

Juicy wings, infused with summer smoke flavor and finished on the grill for perfectly crispy skin.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Course Chicken, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Smoker (I use an electric smoker)
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs chicken wings patted dry
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • apple wood chips for the smoker

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your electric smoker to 225 °F and prep with wood chips according to the directions for your model (I prefer Apple wood for chicken wings).
  • Assemble the dry rub: Mix together the brown sugar, mustard powder, lemon zest, smoked paprika, Ancho Chile Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, and Salt.
  • Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss to coat. Place the wings on the grates in the smoker and smoke for approximately an hour and a half or until the internal temperature reads 165 °F. Refill wood chips throughout cooking as directed by your model of smoker.
  • Once the wings reach 165 °F, crisp them by tossing them onto a grill on high heat for 5 minutes, flipping throughout.
  • Once grilled, they’re ready to serve! These are delicious plain, as well as dipped in a variety of sauces!
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