Learn how to make mouthwatering smoked sriracha chicken wings at home. A tantalizing blend of heat and flavor awaits you. Get the recipe now!
Course
Main Course
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time2hours30minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
2poundsof chicken wings
For the Marinade:
1cupSriracha sauce
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonpaprika
Pinchof salt and pepper
For Smoking:
Wood chipsmesquite, hickory, or applewood, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For Glaze (optional):
Additional Sriracha sauce
2tablespoonshoney or maple syrup
Instructions
Marinating the Wings
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of Sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Place 2 pounds of chicken wings into a ziplock bag or a large bowl.
Pour the Sriracha marinade over the chicken wings, ensuring they are all well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The longer you marinate, the spicier and more flavorful your wings will be.
Preparing the Smoker
Fire up your smoker and set the temperature to approximately 225-250°F (107-121°C).
While the smoker is heating up, drain the soaked wood chips.
Smoking the Wings
Once the smoker is at the desired temperature, add the drained wood chips to the smoker.
Place the marinated chicken wings directly on the smoker grates.
Close the smoker's lid and let the wings smoke for about 2-2.5 hours. Flip the wings every 30 minutes for even cooking.
Glazing the Wings (Optional)
In the last 15 minutes of smoking, brush the wings with additional Sriracha sauce for extra flavor and heat. You can also mix the Sriracha sauce with honey or maple syrup for a sweet and spicy glaze.
Serving the Smoked Sriracha Chicken Wings
Once the wings are perfectly cooked and have that beautiful smoky flavor, carefully remove them from the smoker.
Allow the wings to rest for a few minutes to let the flavors settle.
Serve the hot and delicious smoked Sriracha chicken wings, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness.