How to Make Smoked Chicken Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoked chicken wings are a popular dish that is loved by many for its delicious smoky flavor and juicy, tender meat. Whether you are hosting a barbecue, tailgate party, or simply craving some finger-licking good food, smoked chicken wings are the perfect option to satisfy your cravings.

There are countless ways to prepare smoked chicken wings, each with its own unique blend of spices, marinades, and smoking techniques. The key to achieving the perfect smoked wings lies in the method a...

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Ingredients

  • 16 chicken wings, tips discarded
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup dry rub for chicken (such as McCormick® Grill Mates®)
  • 1 pound mesquite wood chips, soaked in water
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle blue cheese salad dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 wings

  • Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour in olive oil; toss with hands until coated. Coat wings evenly with dry rub.
  • Light charcoal and heat smoker to 170 to 200 degrees F (77 to 93 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Drain wood chips and place half of them directly on the charcoal. Spread wings evenly on the cooking grate skin-side down.
  • Smoke wings until fragrant, about 1 hour.
  • Flip wings. Add remaining wood chips to the charcoal. Continue smoking until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
  • Serve chicken wings with blue cheese dressing.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 1076mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg