Smoked Maple Chicken Wings

Smoked Maple Chicken Wings are a party favorite appetizer to make on the grill. Hardwood smoked wings coated in a sticky sweet maple glaze that has a spicy black pepper kick sure to please a hungry crowd. 

This quick and easy wing recipe is a great way to kick off any burger bash or rib cookout in your own backyard. These wings are sure to rival your favorite restaurant versions.

Ingredients for Smoked Maple Chicken Wings:

• Chicken Wings 
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Granulated Garlic
• Coarse Black Pepper
• Smoked Paprika
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Rosemary

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How to Smoke Maple Chicken Wings:

• Prepare a grill fire to about 300° using pecan or hickory for the best smoke flavor. 

• Make the glaze by combining maple syrup with spices and salt in a saucepan. 

• Bring to a boil, cooking about 5 minutes. 

• Remove from heat and set aside or refrigerate until ready to use if making ahead.

• Pat wings dry with paper towels.

• Add wings to the grill over indirect heat and cook with the grill closed for about 20 minutes. 

• Remove wings to a large bowl. 
• Drizzle with about a cup of the maple glaze, reserve the rest in the refrigerator for another use. 
• Toss the wings in the sauce until well coated. 

• Return wings to the grill and continue to cook with the grill closed, about 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° with a digital thermometer.

• Remove from grill and serve immediately. 

How to Store and Reheat:

• Store smoked chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Wings can be frozen in a freezer bag or Vacuum Sealer bag for up to 3 months. 
• To reheat , drizzle with additional sauce and cook on a lined baking sheet for about 10 -12 minutes at 350°.
• If reheating from frozen, brush with additional sauce and heat covered with foil for about 30 minutes. 

Round out any appetizer menu with a tray of chicken wings. Our Grilled Rosemary Mustard Wings, BBQ Wings and these Maple Glazed Chicken Wings are sure to steal the whole show at your next cookout. 

More Grilled Appetizers to Try:

Stuffed Shrimp has so much flavor from the crawfish stuffing and is a hearty and delicious appetizer to add to any party or special occasion. 

BBQ Steak Bites are a quick and easy appetizer made with any cut of steak, homemade bbq sauce and mushrooms. A flavorful bite that is totally irresistible. 

Cocktail Meatballs are crazy- good and so flavorful. Made with Italian sausage and our favorite rosemary mustard. 

If you are grilling this weekend, try this Smoked Maple Chicken Wings Recipe for a new all-time favorite appetizer that is perfect to start every dinner from grilled pork chops to ribeye steaks. 

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