Smoked BBQ Wings

By: Rabia

These Smoked BBQ Wings are smoky, juicy, and sticky with just the right amount of char. Slowly smoked to tender perfection and finished with a caramelized BBQ glaze, they’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that packs flavor in every bite.

⏱️ Quick Facts

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 1.5–2 hours

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

  • Yield: 4–6 servings

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the Wings

    • Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels (removes moisture for crispier skin).

    • Toss in a large bowl with olive oil, BBQ dry rub, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  2. Preheat the Smoker

    • Set your smoker to 225°F (110°C) using wood chips like hickory, applewood, or cherry for great flavor.

  3. Smoke the Wings

    • Place wings directly on the smoker grates in a single layer.

    • Smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, until wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  4. Sauce & Finish

    • Increase heat to 350°F (175°C) (or transfer wings to a grill).

    • Brush wings generously with BBQ sauce.

    • Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes, flipping once, until sauce caramelizes and wings are slightly charred.

  5. Serve

    • Transfer to a platter, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired, and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

🌟 Tips & Variations

  • Crispier Skin → After smoking, blast wings on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side.

  • Spicy Twist → Add cayenne or toss with hot sauce before glazing with BBQ.

  • Honey BBQ → Mix 2 tbsp honey into your BBQ sauce for a sticky-sweet finish.

  • Meal Prep → Smoke a large batch, refrigerate, then reheat in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.

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 These Smoked BBQ Wings are the ultimate finger food—smoky, saucy, and packed with flavor. Once you make them, you’ll never want oven-baked wings again!

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