Step 1

Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with apple wood, cherry wood or hickory chips.

Step 2

Coat the chicken wings with the spice rub and place in the smoker.

Step 3

Cook for 2 hours, refilling wood as needed, or until the internal temperature of the chicken wings registers 165 degrees F with a thermometer.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken wings to a sheet pan.

Step 5

Optional: Preheat the broiler. Place the sheet pan of wings under the broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes or until skin is crispy.

Step 6

Brush the wings with the BBQ sauce and serve.