Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Wing Meal Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

12 wings tossed in house-made buffalo (medium or hot), lemon pepper, house-made apple bourbon BBQ or Korean BBQ

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Ingredients

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Wings

Buffalo Sauce (Medium or Hot)

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Apple Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Korean BBQ Sauce

Method

Preparation of Wings

  1. 1

    Preheat your smoker to a temperature of 250°F (120°C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss until the wings are well coated.

  3. 3

    Place the seasoned wings on the smoker rack in a single layer.

Cooking the Wings

  1. 4

    Smoke the wings for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and have a nice smoky flavor.

Buffalo Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Add the hot sauce, garlic powder, and vinegar to the melted butter. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Seasoning Preparation

  1. 7

    In a small bowl, mix together the lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.

Apple Bourbon BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    In a saucepan, combine the apple cider, bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.

  2. 9

    Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

Korean BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 10

    In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and gochujang until well combined.

Tossing Wings

  1. 11

    Once the wings are done smoking, remove them from the smoker.

  2. 12

    Divide the wings into four portions and toss each portion with your choice of sauce: Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Apple Bourbon BBQ, or Korean BBQ.

Serving

  1. 13

    Serve the wings hot with your favorite dipping sauces and vegetable sticks.

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