Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe

Step 1

Prepare the chicken wings by cutting them into parts and placing them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Pat the wings down very well using paper towels until they are dry.

Step 3

Start by mixing your rub with the baking powder until incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the rub into the bowl with the chicken wings and mix until coated.

Step 5

Place the chicken wings about a ½” inch apart from one another on a rack on a sheet tray.

Step 6

Put the chicken wings uncovered in the refrigerator for 12 to 72 hours.

Step 7

Preheat the smoker to 225°.

Step 8

Place the wings onto the grates of the smoker about a ½” inch apart from one another and smoke until they reach an internal temperature of 150°.

Step 9

Once they are done smoking, remove them from the smoker and briefly let them rest for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the wings in batches to a deep fryer filled with neutral flavored oil at 350° and cook them for 2 minutes or until crispy and when they’ve reached 165° internally.

Step 11

Or, you can cook the wings in batches over a hot grill between 450° to 550° for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly charred and crispy.

Step 12

Add the cooked wings from the fryer or the grill to a large bowl and coat in your favorite bbq sauce or buffalo sauce.

Step 13

Serve them on a plate or platter.