Description
Smoky and sweet chicken wings with a maple BBQ glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory or applewood recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to make the glaze.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken wings directly on the smoker grates.
- Smoke the wings for 2 to 3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the wings generously with the maple BBQ glaze.
- Continue smoking until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
- Remove wings from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier wings, you can broil them for a few minutes after glazing.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice of the glaze to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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