Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Candied Bacon

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bacon strips on the sheet and sprinkle brown sugar over each strip. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until crispy and caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool before chopping into small pieces.

2. 2

   Make the Blackberry-Sriracha BBQ Sauce

   In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Chicken Wings

   Season the chicken wings with salt and black pepper. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Smoke the wings for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

4. 4

   Glaze the Wings

   During the last 15 minutes of smoking, brush the wings generously with the blackberry-sriracha BBQ sauce.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove the wings from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes. Garnish with candied bacon pieces and serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.