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
- 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
- Protein 757.76 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 102.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2543.51 mg High
- Sodium 13796.48 mg High
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 17.79 g High
- Added Sugar 17.31 g High
- Calcium 2.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 258.68 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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