Hickory-smoked Wings Recipe
Always grilled, never fried, served with blue cheese or ranch, celery, and carrots. Toss in your favorite sauce.
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Ingredients
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Wings
Method
Preparation and Smoking
- 1
Prep the Wings
Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the wings in the mixture until they are evenly coated.
- 2
Soak Wood Chips
Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help create smoke during the cooking process.
- 3
Prepare the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, add the soaked wood chips to the coals. For a gas grill, place the chips in a smoker box or wrap them in aluminum foil and poke holes in the top.
- 4
Smoke the Wings
Place the wings on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and smoke for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the wings are cooked through and have a nice smoky flavor.
- 5
