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Savory Pellet Grill Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe Easy Juicy and Perfect

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This recipe delivers perfectly juicy chicken wings with crisp skin and a balanced smoky, savory flavor using a set-and-forget pellet grill method. Ideal for easy, flavorful outdoor cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats, fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Hickory or apple wood pellets for pellet grill

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the wings and toss well to coat evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the wings and toss to coat every piece evenly.
  5. Preheat pellet grill to 250°F (120°C) and allow it to come to temperature (about 10-15 minutes).
  6. Arrange wings in a single layer on the grill grate or baking rack. Close lid and smoke for 60 to 75 minutes, avoiding frequent lid openings.
  7. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If not reached, continue smoking in 5-minute increments.
  8. Optional: Increase grill temperature to 400°F (205°C) and cook wings for an additional 5-10 minutes for crispier skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Remove wings from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat wings dry before seasoning to ensure crisp skin. Use consistent wood pellets like hickory or apple for steady smoke flavor. Avoid opening the grill lid frequently to maintain temperature. For extra crispness, finish wings at high heat (400°F) for 5-10 minutes. Spritz wings with apple juice during smoking if they start to dry out. Wings can be finished in an air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 minutes as an alternative crisping method.

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