Smoked Chicken Wings

Here’s a flavorful recipe for Smoked Chicken Wings—crispy, smoky, and full of flavor:

🍗 Smoked Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• BBQ sauce or hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep the wings:

   • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.

   • Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.

2. Prepare the smoker:

   • Preheat your smoker to 225–250°F (107–120°C).

   • Add wood chips (like hickory, apple, or cherry) for a smoky flavor.

3. Smoke the wings:

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

   • Smoke for 1.5–2 hours, turning halfway through.

   • Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

4. Optional crisping (oven or grill):

   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat a grill.

   • Place smoked wings on a baking sheet or grill and cook 5–10 minutes to crisp the skin.

5. Serve:

   • Toss wings in BBQ sauce or hot sauce if desired.

   • Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, marinate wings for a few hours or overnight in a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices before smoking.

• If you don’t have a smoker, you can mimic smoky flavor by using smoked paprika and finishing the wings on a grill or in the oven.

If you want, I can also give a quick stovetop + oven version that gives smoky flavor without a smoker, perfect for home kitchens. Do you want that version?