Smoked Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Smoked Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky-sweet glaze and kiss of smoky flavor—perfect for game day or backyard BBQs!

📝 Ingredients

For the Wings

• 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, split (or drumettes)

• 1 tbsp baking powder (for ultra-crispy skin!)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

For the Honey BBQ Glaze

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp chipotle powder (optional, for heat)

For Smoking

• Wood chips (hickory, applewood, or cherry)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the Wings

1. Pat wings very dry with paper towels.

2. Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

3. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour (dries skin for crispiness).

2. Smoke

1. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips.

2. Smoke wings 1.5–2 hours until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

3. Glaze & Finish

1. Whisk all glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.

2. Toss smoked wings in glaze (or brush on for less mess).

3. Optional crisp-up: Broil or grill glazed wings 2-3 mins per side.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ No smoker? Use a grill with indirect heat + wood chips in foil.
✔ Extra crispy: After smoking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 mins.
✔ Sticky glaze secret: Add 1 tbsp butter to the sauce for shine.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

• Cooling dip: Ranch or blue cheese dressing.

• Pair with: Cornbread, coleslaw, or pickled veggies.

Sweet, smoky, and finger-licking good!