Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe
These smoked chicken wings on the pellet grill are perfect for your next game day or cookout! They're brined and smoked, and have crispy skin with smoky flavor. Be sure to also check out our smoked and fried wings recipe if you like extra crunch!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 649kcal
Ingredients
- 6 pounds chicken wings
- Ranch dressing celery sticks, and carrot sticks (optional, for serving)
Chicken Wing Brine (for 6 lbs of Chicken) - Recommended
- 16 cups water
- ¾ cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Ice
Instructions
Brine Chicken Wings (Recommended)
- Bring water to a boil with kosher salt and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Add ice, stirring until mostly melted and brine reaches room temperature.
- Place wings in a large bowl, container, or resealable plastic bag. Pour over chicken, ensuring wings are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.
Smoke Wings
- Preheat smoker or grill to 325°F (163°C); add wood (e.g. logs/splits, chips, pellets, chunks).
- Place wings on the smoker rack and close the lid.
- Smoke wings for about 2 hours or until they reach an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
- Serve wings on their own or with ranch dressing, celery, and carrot sticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 14358mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
