Tender, juicy smoked dry rub wings that will most definitely be a party hit!
Ingredients:
Wings:
- 2 Pound chicken wings
- 4 Crushed cloves garlic
- 1/4 Cup salt
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Teaspoon dried thyme
Rub:
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/4 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon chile pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix the brine ingredients (garlic, salt, brown sugar, red pepper and thyme) until it’s all dissolved.
- Add the chicken wings to the brine and let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- The next day, remove the wings from the brine, rinse off and pat dry them.
- Set your smoker temperature to 180°F (82°C) and preheat it.
- In a small bowl, mix all the rub ingredients. Season the wings with this rub mixture.
- Place the wings inside the smoker and smoke them for 60 to 90 minutes. You can use mesquite bisquettes for this recipe.
- Finish your recipe on the grill. Preheat your grill to 450°F (232°C). Place the wings inside it and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove them from the grill and serve.