Calling all wing lovers! Our Traeger buffalo wings recipe is a game-changer. Get ready to experience a taste sensation that will have you coming back for seconds.
Course
Main Course
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour
Servings4
Ingredients
2-3poundsof chicken wings
Salt and black pepperto taste
Cooking oil spray
For the Buffalo Sauce:
1/2cup1 stick of unsalted butter
1cupof your favorite hot sauceadjust for preferred spiciness
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
For serving:
Ranch dressing
Celery sticks and carrot spearsoptional
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken Wings
Prep the Wings: Start by prepping your chicken wings. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels. Place the wings in a large mixing bowl.
Season the Wings: Season the wings generously with salt and black pepper. Toss them in the bowl to ensure even seasoning. Don't hold back on the seasoning; it's key to flavor!
Fire Up the Traeger: Preheat your Traeger grill to a temperature of 225°F. You want that low and slow heat to infuse smoky goodness into your wings.
Choose Your Wood: While the grill is heating up, select your wood pellets. Hickory or applewood works wonders with chicken wings. Load them up and let the Traeger work its magic.
Smoking the Chicken Wings
Place the Wings on the Grill: Once the grill reaches the desired temperature, place the seasoned chicken wings directly on the grill grates. Leave some space between them for even cooking.
Close the Lid: Close the grill lid and let the wings smoke for approximately 1 hour. During this time, the wings will absorb that beautiful wood-fired flavor. You're building anticipation here!
Preparing the Buffalo Sauce
Make the Buffalo Sauce: While the wings are smoking, it's sauce time! In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Keep stirring until everything's well combined. Set the sauce aside.
Crisping Up the Wings
Adjust the Grill Temperature: After the wings have smoked for an hour, increase the Traeger's temperature to a blazing 450°F. We're about to make 'em crispy!
Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Using tongs, carefully transfer the smoked wings into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over them. Toss the wings in the sauce until they're well coated.
Back on the Grill: Place the sauced-up wings back on the grill grates. This time, you're looking at a quick 10-minute crisping session. Keep an eye on them; you want that perfect balance of crispiness and sauciness.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve Hot: Once your wings are sizzling and irresistibly crispy, it's time to serve 'em up! Arrange them on a platter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you're feeling fancy.
Dipping Time: Don't forget the ranch dressing for dipping – it's a must! And if you want to cool things down a bit, add some celery sticks and carrot spears to the plate.