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Crispy Pellet Grill Chicken Wings Easy Smoky Barbecue Glaze Recipe

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Crispy chicken wings smoked on a pellet grill and finished with a sweet, tangy, and smoky barbecue glaze. Perfect for quick backyard gatherings and crowd-pleasing flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh whole chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats (skin-on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or substitute honey with maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Toss wings with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat pellet grill to 275°F and allow it to come to temperature with the lid closed (10-15 minutes).
  4. Place wings skin side up on grill grates, spacing them for air circulation. Smoke for 30 minutes at 275°F.
  5. Increase grill temperature to 375°F and continue cooking wings for another 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden and crispy.
  6. While wings cook, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush wings generously with the barbecue glaze on both sides. Close lid and let glaze set.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Remove wings from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Optional: For extra crispiness, transfer wings to a wire rack on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes after glazing.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly for maximum crispiness. Smoke at low temperature before increasing heat to avoid drying out. Brush glaze on near the end to prevent burning sugars. Use a wireless thermometer for easy temperature monitoring. For extra crispiness, broil wings briefly after glazing.

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