Buffaque Wings (Buffalo Barbecue Chicken Wings)
Smoked chicken wings tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce made with Buffalo and BBQ. They’re smoky, saucy, and full of flavor. Perfect for game day or any get together!
Servings: 4
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 12 whole chicken wings
- ¼ cup Homemade BBQ Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ white onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
Instructions
- Set up your smoker or grill for indirect cooking and preheat to 275°F.
- Place the wings in a large bowl, sprinkle with BBQ rub, and toss to coat. Let them rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Arrange the wings on the smoker grates and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add the onion and sauté until soft, 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook 2–3 minutes more.
- Mix in the tomato paste and cook another 2–3 minutes. Add brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, mustard, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and granulated onion. Stir well.
- Pour in ketchup, Buffalo sauce, vinegar, and molasses. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes until thickened to your liking.
- Transfer the smoked wings to a large bowl. Pour the Buffaque sauce over the wings and toss until coated. Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- How to get crispy skin: Make sure the wings are dry before adding seasoning. Smoking at 275°F helps render the fat and crisp the skin, but you can also finish the wings over high heat for extra crunch.
- Baking instead of smoking: No smoker? Bake the wings at 400°F for 40–45 minutes until golden and cooked through. They won’t have the smoke flavor, but they’ll still taste great.
- Make ahead: You can smoke the wings a day ahead, then reheat them in the oven at 375°F before tossing in fresh sauce. The sauce itself can also be made up to 3 days early.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 3046mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1534IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 7mg
