Why not combine the best of both worlds and make the best crispy smoked chicken wings ever if you’re in the mood for smoked chicken wings? You get all of that delicious smokehouse flavor but with extra delicious crispy skin!
There are several methods I’ve tried and each produce the desired effect with a different cooking process. I consider myself a connoisseur of smoked chicken wings, and the point of perfection has got to be how to achieve tender and juicy meat while getting that crispy crunchy skin on the outside.
The smoked chicken wing recipe I’m sharing with you today is by far the easiest of the bunch in terms of prep time and steps, and the final result is awesome: you get the perfect doneness inside and mega crispy skin outside. I’ve cooked wings that require a drying time in the fridge and others that are smoked and then flash fried. Both give me crispy skin, but the first method takes a little forethought and deep frying can be quite messy.
Smoked Chicken Wings on a Pellet Grill Fast and Easy | Louisiana Grills Black Label 1200
Traeger Smoked Chicken Wings 🔗
These Traeger Smoked Chicken Wings are seasoned to perfection using a dry rub. This spread can be made with any smoker or pellet grill for BBQs, summer cookouts, or any occasion!
Prep: 10min
Total: 130min
Serving Size: 6 oz
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 6 oz, calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 21 g
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds chicken wings (I used split party wings. You can use whole wings if preferred.)
- olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instruction:
- Preheat the grill to 225 degrees.
- Pat the chicken wings dry. Sprinkle the dry rub throughout.
- Coat the grill grates on the smoker in olive oil using a cooking brush or towels to prevent sticking.
- Place the wings on the smoker. Smoke for 2 hours.
- I like for my wings to have a little char and I like them crispy. After 2 hours, adjust the temperature to 350 degrees. Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes until crisp. Flip halfway through.If you like sauced wings you can add the sauce during this step.
- Remove the wings. Cool before serving.
FAQ
How long do you smoke chicken wings on a pellet grill?
Load up your wings for smoking; your pellet grill will produce more smoke flavor at a lower temperature. Smoke these wings at 225° for roughly 30 minutes.
How do you smoke wings on a pellet grill?
The safe internal temperature for chicken wings is 165 °F, and if you smoke wings at 225 °F, it will take them about an hour to reach that temperature. However, the size of the wings can vary; larger wings will take longer to reach that temperature.
How long do chicken wings take to smoke at 225?
Start by coating your wings in our simple homemade seasoning mixture. Smoke the wings for 30 minutes at 225° Fahrenheit to develop a nice smoky flavor. Turn up the heat on your Traeger to 500° (or high) and continue cooking the wings until they are crispy and fully cooked.
How do you get crispy wings on a pellet grill?
Start by coating your wings in our simple homemade seasoning mixture. Smoke the wings for 30 minutes at 225° Fahrenheit to develop a nice smoky flavor. Turn up the heat on your Traeger to 500° (or high) and continue cooking the wings until they are crispy and fully cooked.