Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings
Fire up your smoker for the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat with these Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings, a tantalizing combination of bold spices and authentic smoky flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and sea salt, these wings are coated in olive oil for a crispy finish without compromising their paleo-friendly profile. Slow-cooked at a steady 225°F using hickory or applewood chips, the chicken wings achieve tender, juicy perfection with a deep, smoky aroma and a lightly charred skin. Ready in just over two hours, these wings are the ideal centerpiece for paleo barbecues, game-day gatherings, or casual family meals. Serve them as-is or pair them with your favorite paleo dipping sauce to make this finger-licking recipe even more irresistible!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings using paper towels. Place the wings into a large mixing bowl.
Add the olive oil to the wings, ensuring they are all coated evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After smoking, remove the wings from the smoker and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Paleo Smoked Chicken Wings as is, or with a paleo-friendly dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
