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BBQ Wings with Smoky Sauce and Charred Tips

A plate full of glistening BBQ wings with smoky sauce and perfectly charred tips.

Smoked chicken wings with crispy skin and tender meat infused with rich smoky flavor. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the chicken wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat your smoker to 250ยฐF using hickory or applewood chips.
  5. Place wings on smoker grates and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 165ยฐF.
  6. In the last five minutes of smoking, brush on BBQ sauce for a caramelized finish.
  7. Remove from smoker, let rest briefly, then enjoy!

Notes

  • Use hickory or applewood chips for smoking.
  • Ensure wings reach an internal temperature of 165ยฐF.
  • Brush with BBQ sauce in the final five minutes of smoking.

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