Smoked Chicken Wings
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 485
- Total Fat
- 26
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 33
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 26
- Protein
- 32
- Cholesterol
- 187
- Sodium
- 672
- Total: 2 hr 50 min (includes marinating time)
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Marinade:
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Big pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of granulated sugar
Juice of 2 limes
2 pounds chicken wings
Memphis Dry Rub:
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butcher grind black pepper
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Buttermilk Herb Dipping Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
Buttermilk and Herb Dipping Sauce:
1 cup full-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely sliced chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, grated
Zest of 1 lemon and juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Special equipment:
2 cups applewood chips- For the marinade: Combine the cayenne, salt, granulated sugar and lime juice in a large bowl, then add the wings, tossing to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Allow the wings to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Soak 2 cups applewood chips in water for 1 hour
- Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- For the Memphis dry rub: Combine the brown sugar, salt, granulated sugar, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl. Any rub that is not used can be stored in a mason jar for up to 1 month.
- Drain the soaked wood chips and throw them directly on top of the coals.
- Remove the wings from the marinade, then place on the grate on the indirect side of the grill. Cover the grill with a lid and allow the wings to smoke for 25 to 30 minutes.
- To finish, move the wings to the hot side of the grill to char, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the wings from the grill and add to a mixing bowl. Season liberally with the rub and toss to coat. Serve with Buttermilk Herb Dipping Sauce.
Buttermilk and Herb Dipping Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, cheese, parsley, chives, dill, garlic, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste. This makes a great salad dressing too--just thin it out with some more buttermilk!