These chipotle dry rub smoked chicken wings are tender, juicy, flavorful, and have just the right amount of spice! They are ridiculously easy to make, and all of your guests will love them! With delicious meat and tons of smoky flavor, what's not to love?
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Instructions
In a small bowl combine the light brown sugar, chipotle ground pepper, smoked paprika, ground mustard, ground cumin, and salt. Place the chicken wings into a large freezer bag and pour the seasoning mix with them. Seal and 'squish' the contents around to coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour to season the chicken wings (the flavor is better the longer you can let the meat sit in the dry rub).
Remove meat from the refrigerator/freezer bag and place it onto your smoker racks either directly or lined with aluminum foil. Our wings smoked to a crispy deliciousness at 250°F (121°C) in only 1 ½ hours, but they can take up to 2 hours. Remove from the smoker and serve immediately.
Cooking on the Grill or in the Oven
Cook chicken wings on the preheated grill for 25-30 minutes, or until no longer pink.
Cook on a parchment paper lined or greased baking sheet at 400°F (205°C) for 45-50 minutes until the skin is nice and crispy, and the wings are cooked through.
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Notes
Chicken wings are safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). However, they become more tender once they reach 175°F (79°C). Take a look at my post on chicken wing internal temperatures to learn more.
Generally, smoked wings aren't very crispy. However, you can sear them on the grill or broil them for a couple of minutes to crisp them up after smoking.
For serving, go ahead and plan on one pound of chicken wings per person (or about 4 to 5 wings each).