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Flavorful Smoked Chicken Wings Pellet Grill Recipe Easy and Perfect

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These smoked chicken wings on a pellet grill deliver a perfect balance of smoky depth, crispy skin, and juicy meat with a simple dry rub and easy cooking process. Ideal for game day or backyard parties, this recipe is fuss-free and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked if available)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional finishing sauce: buffalo sauce or honey BBQ glaze

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and separate flats and drumettes if not pre-cut.
  2. In a large bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the dry rub over the wings and toss again to cover all pieces well.
  4. Preheat the pellet grill to 225°F and allow it to reach temperature.
  5. Place the wings directly on the grill grates in a single layer and smoke for 45 minutes to 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
  6. Increase the grill temperature to 375°F and cook for another 15-20 minutes, turning frequently to crisp the skin.
  7. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The skin should be crispy and meat juicy.
  8. Optional: Toss wings in buffalo sauce or honey BBQ glaze and return to the grill for 5 minutes to set the sauce.
  9. Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Use indirect heat on the pellet grill and avoid overcrowding for even cooking. Rest wings after cooking to keep them juicy. For extra crispiness, finish under a broiler or air fryer briefly. Leftovers reheat best in oven or air fryer to maintain crisp skin.

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