Smoked Chicken Wings
Tender, smoky chicken wings with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, seasoned with a bold dry rub. Perfect for game day or any gathering.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Step 4
Coat wings evenly with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat.
Step 5
Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
Step 6
Drain soaked wood chips and add to smoker box or directly to coals.
Step 7
Arrange wings on smoker grates in a single layer.
Step 8
Smoke for 30–35 minutes until wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
Step 9
Remove wings from smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- smoker
- meat thermometer
- smoker box or foil packet
- large bowl
- paper towels
- tongs
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