Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings
Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings deliver deep, wood-fired flavor with crispy skin and a peppery dry-rub crust. The smokiness pairs beautifully with cool, tangy blue cheese dressing for contrast in every bite. Perfect for game day gatherings, backyard cookouts, or any time you want a shareable appetizer with bold character.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken wings in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss by hand until coated. Evenly coat the wings with the dry rub.
- 2
Light the charcoal and preheat the smoker to 170 to 200 degrees F (77 to 93 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 3
Drain the wood chips and place half of them directly on the charcoal. Arrange the wings evenly on the cooking grate, skin-side down.
- 4
Smoke the wings until fragrant, about 1 hour.
- 5
Flip the wings. Add the remaining wood chips to the charcoal. Keep smoking until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
- 6
Serve the chicken wings with blue cheese dressing.
- Calories 4097.5 kcal High 205%
- Protein 757.76 g Good Source 1516%
- Carbohydrate 34.62 g 13%
- Total Fat 102.41 g High 131%
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2543.51 mg High 848%
- Sodium 11528.48 mg High 501%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 17.79 g --
- Added Sugars 17.31 g High 35%
- Calcium 2.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.25 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Mesquite Smoked Chicken Wings is a Southern Recipes appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Seasoning, Blue Cheese Dressing, Mesquite Marinade, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 4097.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or snack.
- What is Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Seasoning, Blue Cheese Dressing, Mesquite Marinade, Olive Oil, Whole Chicken. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings?
- Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 4097.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings healthy?
- Mesquite-Smoked Chicken Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 4097.5 calories and 757.76 g of protein, or 1516% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 11528.48 mg (501% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.88 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.31 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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