Sticky & Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings
These sticky and crispy smoked chicken wings are the perfect party appetizer. You can batter the wings ahead of time and save the smoking and saucing for some BBQ entertainment! They only take 30 minutes to smoke so your guests will be eating in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw chicken wings
- cornstarch
- poultry seasoning
- BBQ rub
- garlic jalapeno rub
- seasoning salt
- BBQ sauce
- green onion or chivee for garnish
- fresh sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a ziplock bag, combine cornstarch, poultry seasoning, BBQ rub, and garlic jalapeno rub. Shake the bag to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Coat the Wings: Add the raw chicken wings to the bag. Shake well until all the wings are fully coated with the cornstarch mixture.
- Dry the Wings: Place the coated wings on a baking sheet with a rack. Shake off any excess coating. Let the wings dry on the rack for 5-10 minutes. This drying process helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Season the Wings: Sprinkle additional seasoning salt and BBQ rub on the wings.
- Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill to 400°F using mesquite pellets. Ensure the grill reaches the desired temperature before placing the wings on it.
- Grill the Wings: Place the wings on the grill rack. Grill them for approximately 35 minutes or until the cornstarch is no longer visible, and the wings are crispy.
- Sauce the Wings: Toss the cooked wings in your favorite BBQ sauce until they are fully coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with chopped green onion or chives and a sprinkle of fresh sea salt. Serve and enjoy!