Smoked Hot Honey Chicken Wings (Printable)
Smoky wings tossed in a spicy homemade honey glaze, crispy-skinned and perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Dry Rub
03 - 1½ tsp kosher salt
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp onion powder
07 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
→ Hot Honey Glaze
09 - ⅓ cup honey
10 - 2 tbsp hot sauce
11 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
13 - Pinch of red pepper flakes
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
02 - Combine kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the wings and toss until uniformly coated.
03 - Preheat your smoker to 250°F using hickory or applewood chips for optimal smoke flavor.
04 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the smoker rack. Smoke for 1 hour, flipping the wings halfway through for even cooking.
05 - While wings smoke, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until fully combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Increase smoker temperature to 400°F. Continue cooking wings for 10-15 minutes until skin becomes golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the prepared hot honey glaze over the wings and toss vigorously until each piece is evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or additional red pepper flakes if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the smoke lingers in the background while honey takes center stage is absolute magic
- That sticky sweet heat becomes dangerously addictive, you will eat more than you planned
02 -
- Dry wings are crispy wings, moisture is the enemy of good skin
- The glaze thickens as it cools, toss while everything is still piping hot
03 -
- Let the rub sit on the wings for at least 30 minutes before smoking
- Double the glaze recipe, people will want to dip their wings twice