Experience the smoky, juicy goodness of Masterbuilt's smoked chicken wings. Follow our easy recipe and become the grill master everyone will envy!
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time3hours
Servings4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
2poundsabout 900g chicken wings
Your choice of dry rub or seasoningpaprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, etc.
For the Smoker:
Wood chipsapplewood, hickory, cherrywood – take your pick!
Instructions
Prep and Marinate (Optional)
Prep the Wings: Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Lay them out on a baking sheet or in a large mixing bowl.
Season the Wings: In a bowl, mix your chosen dry rub or seasoning ingredients. Get creative – it's all about the flavor! Coat the chicken wings evenly with the seasoning mix. For an extra punch, you can let them marinate in the fridge for an hour. Think of it as giving your wings a flavor-packed spa day!
Preheat and Smoke
Preheat the Smoker: Fire up your Masterbuilt smoker and set it to around 225°F (107°C). Let it preheat for about 15-20 minutes. It's like preheating your oven, but with way more smokiness.
Add the Wood Chips: Soak your wood chips in water for about 30 minutes to an hour. This'll make 'em smolder and smoke like champs. Drain the wood chips and place them in the smoker's wood chip tray or box.
Place the Wings in the Smoker: Arrange the seasoned wings on the smoker racks, leaving some space between them for that smoky love to circulate. Close the smoker door and let the magic begin!
Smoke and Infuse Flavor
Keep an Eye on the Temp: Monitor the smoker's temperature with your trusty smoker thermometer. We're aiming for that sweet spot of 225°F (107°C) for the perfect slow smoke.
Add More Wood Chips: Depending on how long you're smoking, you might need to toss in more soaked wood chips every hour. It's like feeding your wings a continuous flavor feast!
Crispy Finish
Crank Up the Heat: After your wings have soaked up all that smoky goodness for about 2 to 2.5 hours, it's time for the grand finale! Crank up the heat on your smoker to around 375°F (190°C).
Sizzle Those Wings: Transfer your smoky beauties to the grill grates or a higher-heat section of your smoker. This is where we get that crispy skin we've been dreaming about! Let 'em sizzle for about 20-30 minutes, turning them occasionally for even crisping.
Serve and Indulge
Ready to Serve: Once your wings are golden brown and the skin is irresistibly crispy, it's showtime! Remove them from the smoker and let 'em rest for a few minutes. They've been through a lot – give 'em a breather.
Dip and Devour: Serve up those tantalizing Masterbuilt Smoked Chicken Wings with a variety of dipping sauces – think ranch, blue cheese, BBQ, or whatever tickles your taste buds. Don't forget some crunchy celery sticks on the side!