Smoked Chicken Wings

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 2 hours
Yield 2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
The best smoked chicken wings are deeply flavorful, as well as juicy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Here's how to smoke chicken wings that will wow the guests at your next game-day party.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings
  • Optional: 1 cup wing sauce or barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing

Directions

  1. Preheat smoker to 250°. Add wood chips or pellets to smoker according to manufacturer’s directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut through the two wing joints; discard wing tips. Place remaining wing pieces in spice mixture, toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.
  4. Place on greased smoke rack, and smoke until tender and juices run clear, 2 to 2-1/4 hours. For extra crispy wings, place on rack in broiler pan. Broil 3-4 inches from heat until crisp, 2-3 minutes. If desired, toss in wing sauce and serve with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 53 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

When you want chicken with deep, rich flavor, there's no better way to achieve it than by bringing out the smoker! The chicken remains juicy and tender while the coating is crispy and full of simple seasonings. Toss it in some barbecue sauce for the perfect tangy flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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