Description
Charred-grilled chicken wings with a smoky-sweet dry rub, caramelized crust, and crisp skin. Perfect for authentic BBQ flavor with balanced heat and sweetness from smoked paprika and brown sugar.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
4 lbs (fresh, same-side whole)
Smoked Paprika
3 tbsp (Spanish-style for single-note smoke)
Brown Sugar
2 tbsp (dark if available)
Garlic Powder
2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp (adjust for spice level)
Salt
1 tbsp (Kosher preferred)
Black Pepper
1 tsp (freshly ground)
Instructions
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels
Combine spices in dry rub bowl
Firmly press rub into all wing surfaces
Place in zip-sealed bag with 1 tsp salt brine
Refrigerate 6-8 hours before grilling
Set BBQ to direct heat 450°F
Preheat covered smoker box with alder pellets
Place chrome grill grate 2” from flame zone
Test heat by holding hand 4” from grate 2 seconds
Grill wings skin-side up 20 minutes
Flip and grill 10 minutes at 350°F
Move to cooler zone 8 minutes for finishing
Let rest in foil tent 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use Weber-style charcoal grill for consistent flame
Let wings cool slightly before serving to prevent burns
Add lime wedges for serving to balance richness
Adjust cayenne pepper for personal spice preference
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10g
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 280mg