Smoked Wings Recipe
A dozen wings tossed in your choice of BBQ sauce or dry rub.
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Ingredients
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Wings
BBQ Sauce or Dry Rub
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Wings
Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps the skin become crispy when cooked.
- 2
Season the Wings
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Cooking
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Make sure to have your favorite wood chips ready for smoking.
- 4
Smoke the Wings
Place the seasoned wings on the smoker rack, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Smoke the wings for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Saucing or Dry Rubbing
- 5
Choose Your Flavor
Once the wings are cooked, you can either toss them in your prepared BBQ sauce or coat them with the dry rub mixture.
- 6
BBQ Sauce Application
If using BBQ sauce, place the cooked wings in a large bowl, add the BBQ sauce, and toss until evenly coated.
- 7
Dry Rub Application
If using the dry rub, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and dried thyme in a bowl. Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss until coated.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Serve the smoked wings hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your delicious smoked wings!