Smoked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings
4 lbs chicken wings
2 tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
6 tbsp butter
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Garnish
Chopped parsley or cilantro
Extra grated Parmesan
Cooking Setup
Smoker or grill with indirect heat
Wood/pellets: applewood, cherry, hickory or combination of
Temperature: 250°
Total cook time: 45–60 minutes
1. Prepare the Wings
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
2. Season the Wings
Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
Toss the wings until evenly coated.
3. Preheat the Smoker
Set smoker to 250° and add wood chips or pellets.
4. Smoke the Wings
Place wings on the smoker rack in a single layer.
Smoke for 35–40 minutes.
5. Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Toss the Wings
Remove wings from the smoker and toss them in the garlic butter sauce.
7. Add Parmesan
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the wings and mix gently.
8. Finish Smoking
Return wings to the smoker for another 10–15 minutes until crispy.
9. Serve Remove from the smoker, garnish with parsley or cilantro and extra Parmesan, and serve hot with ranch or garlic dip.