The Easiest Smoked Chicken Wings You Need To Try

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Fire up the Primo XL charcoal grill and set it up for indirect cooking.

Fill the bottom of the grill with Fogo lump charcoal and light it with a grill gun for about 60 seconds.

Place diverter plates in the grill and let it come up to temperature aiming for 400-450°F (204-232°C).

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Add chicken wings to a large bowl and sprinkle in about 3-4 tablespoons of Feathered formula chicken rub, tossing to coat.

Optionally, add a binder like avocado oil or hot sauce to the wings before the rub for extra crispness.

Add a chunk of cherry wood to the fire for smoking flavor.

Place the wings on the right side of the grate for regular wings and on the left for hot wings, keeping them away from direct heat.

Set a timer for 15 minutes to flip the wings to the second side.

After 15 minutes, flip the wings and set a timer for another 10 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the wings; they should be between 185-195°F (85-91°C) for optimal crispness and moisture.

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