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A platter of smoked buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing and buffalo sauce.
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Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings

These crispy smoked chicken wings are packed with bold flavor from a homemade dry rub and perfectly smoked on the Traeger.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken wings, smoker grill recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 314kcal
Author Jillian Wade
Cost $14.35

Equipment

  • small mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • Smoker grill

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds of chicken wing sections
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Separate chicken wings into drum and wing sections if not already separated.
  • Combine all the dry ingredients for the seasoning rub together in a small bowl.
  • Add chicken wing sections to a large zip-top bag. Drizzle the wing sections with olive oil and coat both sides of the wings very well.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning rub evenly over the chicken wings, pressing it into the chicken to coat the outside thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
  • Place the chicken wing sections directly on the smoker and smoke for 2 hours at 225°F. Wings are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Serve immediately with your choice of sauce.

Notes

Below are simple serving, storing, and reheating instructions. 
SERVE: As stated above, you’ll want to serve these wings immediately. No need to wait when they’re done!
STORE: In an airtight container, smoked chicken wings will remain fresh for about 3-4 days.
FREEZE: You can freeze smoked chicken wings for about 3 months. Again, using a proper freezer bag or container is key here.
REHEAT: If your wings were frozen, let them thaw. Then, reheat them in the microwave or oven until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg