Smoked Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce Recipe
This smoked chicken wings recipe offers a perfect balance of smoky flavor and crispy skin, enhanced by a savory BBQ seasoning and a tangy BBQ sauce glaze. Ideal for sharing, these wings are first slow-smoked to juicy perfection, then briefly broiled to crisp up the sauce-coated skin, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 30 bone-in chicken wings
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or another heat-safe oil
- 2 Tablespoons BBQ seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided (½ cup for tossing the wings before broiling, ½ cup for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker: Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 275°F, selecting a high smoke setting if your equipment allows.
- Season the wings: Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and drizzle with avocado oil. Sprinkle the BBQ seasoning and kosher salt over the wings. Use your hands to toss thoroughly so each wing is evenly coated.
- Smoke the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings directly on the grates of the preheated smoker. Cover and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin starts to become crisp.
- Prepare for broiling: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and preheat your oven broiler on an upper rack.
- Toss with BBQ sauce: Transfer smoked wings to a clean bowl. Pour ½ cup of BBQ sauce over them and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Broil the wings: Spread the sauced wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the sauce crisps slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove wings from the oven and serve immediately with the remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Adjust the BBQ seasoning and sauce according to your preferred spice level or flavor profile.
- If you do not have a smoker, using a pellet grill with a smoke setting is an excellent alternative.
- Broiling times may vary depending on your oven; keep a close eye to avoid burning the sauce.
