Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings
Get ready to elevate your BBQ game with these irresistible Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings—perfectly seasoned, smoky, and completely paleo-friendly! This recipe features a mouthwatering blend of bold spices like paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, paired with a hint of hickory or applewood smoke for the ultimate flavor infusion. The wings are slow-smoked to juicy, tender perfection, with crispy skin that’s sure to impress. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cook time in the smoker, they’re as simple as they are delicious. Enjoy these smoky chicken wings as a show-stopping appetizer or savory main dish, paired with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce for a meal that’s wholesome, flavorful, and totally crave-worthy. Perfect for entertaining or meal prepping, these wings are a must-try for paleo enthusiasts and BBQ lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup smoking wood chips (hickory or applewood recommended)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings using paper towels. Place the wings into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the olive oil to the wings, ensuring they are all coated evenly.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the oiled chicken wings, ensuring each wing is well coated. Use your hands to rub the spices into the wings for even coverage.
Step 5
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (about 107°C), and prepare it with hickory or applewood chips. Follow your smoker's specific instructions for setting up the wood chips.
Step 6
Once the smoker is ready, place the seasoned wings on the smoker racks. Ensure there's space between each wing for even air and smoke circulation.
Step 7
Close the smoker and smoke the wings at 225°F for about 2 hours or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The wings should have a nice smoky color and the skin should be crispy.
Step 8
After smoking, remove the wings from the smoker and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve the Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings as is, or with a paleo-friendly dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1205.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2920.6 |
| Total Fat 212.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 53.8g | |
| Cholesterol 1016.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6136.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 178.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 72.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1853.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories