Description
Smoky, tender, and crispy chicken wings with a perfectly seasoned crust, slow-smoked for deep wood-fired aroma and juicy flavor. Ideal for Father’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and wingettes separated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 cups wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture for crispy skin.
- Drizzle wings with olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Mix salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the mix over wings and toss gently to coat.
- Preheat smoker or prepare grill for indirect heat at 225°F (107°C). Arrange coals to one side if using grill and place a drip tray on the cooler side.
- Add soaked wood chips to smoker box or scatter over hot coals for smoke.
- Place wings on smoker grate or indirect heat zone in a single layer without crowding.
- Smoke wings for about 1 hour 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Skin will tighten and turn deep golden-brown with smoky aroma.
- For crispier skin, raise heat to 375°F (190°C) for the last 10 minutes on direct heat, turning frequently to avoid burning.
- Remove wings once internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
- Let wings rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pat wings dry before seasoning for best crispiness.
- Use a reliable thermometer to check smoker and wing temperatures.
- Soak wood chips for 30 minutes before smoking to prevent flare-ups and produce steady smoke.
- A grill set up for indirect heat works well if you don’t have a smoker.
- Avoid opening the smoker or grill frequently to keep a stable temperature and smoke level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Smoking, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: smoked chicken wings, Father's Day, grilled wings, smoky wings, crispy skin chicken wings, wood smoked chicken, game day wings