Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBluebird BarbecueSmoked Wings Recipe

Smoked Wings Recipe

Inspired by Bluebird Barbecue
Time2h 30m
Serves2

slow-smoked + quick fried choice of pitmaster dry rub or brown sugar buffalo sauce. six-pack

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Ingredients

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Wings

Pitmaster Dry Rub

Brown Sugar Buffalo Sauce

Method

Preparation and Smoking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Wings

    Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Season the Wings

    Drizzle olive oil over the wings and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Apply Dry Rub

    Mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl. Rub the mixture generously over the wings. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Wings

    Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours until fully cooked and smoky.

Frying and Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Fry the Wings

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the smoked wings in batches until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare Brown Sugar Buffalo Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine hot sauce, brown sugar, butter, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the sauce is well combined.

  3. 7

    Toss Wings in Sauce

    If using the buffalo sauce, toss the fried wings in the sauce until fully coated. Otherwise, serve plain or with the dry rub.

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