Smoked Maple Chicken Wings

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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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled wings appetizer, maple chicken wings, smoked wings

Servings: pounds

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
12 oz pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground rosemary

Instructions

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 mixture to a boil, whisking about 5 minutes.
Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use if making ahead.
Pat wings dry with paper towels.
Cook wings over indirect heat with the grill closed for about 20 minutes.
Remove wings to a large bowl.
Drizzle about a cup of the maple glaze over the wings, reserve the rest in the refrigerator for another use.
Mix well, fully coating the wings in the sauce.
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.

Notes

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.

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