Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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One of those perfect Game Day or party snacks are wings. Chicken wings to be exact, and these Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Wings get seasoned then in the smoker they go. Basted with a spicy honey garlic sauce, these are finger licking good and will be the hit of the party!

basket of Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Thinking of what you still need for the big game day this weekend? Super Bowl party snacks are endless, but a good go to are chicken wings.

These are not deep fried, nope. These are made on a BBQ grill or in a smoker, BUT, you could also bake these, see my recipe Notes for more info.

Lay chicken wings on rimmed baking sheets lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Season both sides of the wings with salt mixture. A quick seasoning blend is made first, and if you like it a little hotter, than add some berbere seasoning like I do. It’s amazing!

That reminds me I need to share with you my berbere seasoning blend, but that’s another post. You can find the North African spice blend in most markets, at Penzy’s, or online.

Place the baking sheet with wings directly on the grill grate and cook for 50-60 minutes, or until a dark golden brown.

prepping of Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Meanwhile in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the garlic in the butter for several minutes. Add remaining basting sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and cover.

Now some might think a half a cup of Tabasco is way too much but I tell you it’s not. I made it with half that and it was not even hot, a mild heat. Up to you.

overhead shot of Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

When the wings are done (DO NOT turn off grill/smoker or oven) baste the wings with the sauce, turn and repeat.

Place back in grill/smoker or oven and cover lid. Cook another 15 minutes to reduce and get all super sticky sweet.

Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Remove and place on a platter, top with chopped chives (optional) and serve along side Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing. Enjoy!

Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings with Ranch dressing

Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Smoked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

5 from 4 votes
These Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Wings get seasoned then in the smoker they go. Basted with a spicy honey garlic sauce, these are finger licking good and will be the hit of the party! Adapted from a Traeger recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients 

Seasoning Salt

Basting Sauce

Garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat grill/smoker or oven to 350°F (See Note1). In a small bowl whisk together the seasoning salt and set aside.
  • Lay chicken wings on rimmed baking sheets lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Season both sides of the wings with salt mixture.
  • Place the baking sheet with wings directly on the grill grate and cook for 50-60 minutes, or until a dark golden brown.
  • Meanwhile in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the garlic in the butter for several minutes. Add remaining basting sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and cover.
  • When wings are done (DO NOT turn off grill/smoker or oven) baste the wings with the sauce, turn and repeat. Place back in grill/smoker or oven and cover lid. Cook another 15 minutes.
  • Remove and place on a platter, top with chopped chives (optional) and serve along side Ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing.

Notes

  1. If smoking, set up wood chips as directed. I use a hickory, maple and cherry wood blend that Traeger makes for this recipe, but use whatever you prefer. ALSO IF BAKING: preheat oven to 350°F and also add 1/4 tsp liquid smoke to the basting sauce (only if baking). This should give the slight smokey flavor achieved in a smoker. I do not recommend to add this if you are smoking these.

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1662mg | Potassium: 362mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 26.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Western
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Kevin

Whether in the kitchen or on the grill, you’ll find me cooking American favorites with a love for BBQ, Mexican and Tex Mex. I’m passionate about making tasty food because life’s too short to be bland!

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8 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I could always go for some wings. Matter of fact, hubby and I had last night! Would love to try these! And that basting butter sounds divine! Definitely perfect for game day. Pinned 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    These look great for the game. I love wings, but so many places sell them deep fried rather than baked. Plus love the spice combo!