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Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings (Game Day Favorite)

If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer for your next game day hangout, smoked chicken wings are a guaranteed win. Juicy, tender meat with crispy, bite-through skin—what more could you want? These are always a crowd-pleaser and surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American BBQ
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Chicken Wings (drumsticks and flats)
  • 1/2 cup Bob n’ Mutha’s Honey Heat (or your favorite BBQ rub)
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F. If smoking, hickory, apple, or cherry wood are excellent choices.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up.
    24 Chicken Wings
  • Season the wings generously with rub, coating all sides evenly.
    1/2 cup Bob n’ Mutha’s Honey Heat
  • Arrange wings over indirect heat and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Raise the smoker’s temperature to 425°F.
  • Brush BBQ sauce onto the tops and sides of the wings.
    1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
  • Cook wings for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized.
  • Remove wings from the grill and let rest briefly before serving.
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