Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 283kcal
This tasty smoked chicken wing recipe uses Tabasco and a homemade spice rub with deep smoky flavors and some heat to create bold, flavorful wings that are nice and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 tbsp Tabasco
Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chipotle
Instructions
- Start by combining the brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle, salt, and pepper with the Ancho chili and garlic powders.1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Ancho chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chipotle
- Place the wings in a large colander in the sink and add the Tabasco sauce, mixing the wings and the sauce together.3 lbs chicken wings, 1/2 tbsp Tabasco
- Add in the dry rub and mix it thoroughly with the wings, making sure the wings are evenly coated.
- Smoke the wings at 250℉ for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, making sure to turn the wings halfway through so they cook evenly.
- The wings are done when they're cooked all the way through and have an internal temp of 165ºF.
- Let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
If you don’t have a smoker or grill available this recipe can be used to make oven-roasted chicken wings by cooking them at 350ºF for 30 minutes. They won’t be as smokey but will still be delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 205mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.4mg
