30 Smoked Chicken Wings Recipes That You Will Want to Whip Up Every BBQ!

January 28, 2025
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Looking for a new way to prepare wings? Well, then you have come to the right place! In this post, you can discover a ton of smoked chicken wings recipes. Dive through simple, creative, sweet, and spicy recipes to discover the ones that you like the best. Go ahead and check out this list right now! 

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1. Simple Smoked Wings

These basic smoked wings are smoky, crispy, and all around delicious! Toss the wings in baking powder and salt. Then, smoke until the wings are nearly done. Increase the heat at the end and then take the wings out when done! 

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Simple Smoked Wings

2. Smoked Wings with Homemade Dry Rub 

If you like wings with more flavor to them, then this is the recipe for you! Brush the wings with oil and then sprinkle with a mix of brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Place in the smoker and smoke until done! 

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Smoked Wings with Homemade Dry Rub

3. Glazed Smoked Wings 

Bump up the flavor even more with these sticky glazed wings! Coat the wings with a homemade rub and then smoke. If you like a crispier wing, broil in the oven for a bit. Then, toss in barbecue sauce and serve! 

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Glazed Smoked Wings

4. Smoked Wings with Homemade Sauce

Not a fan of those store bought sauces? That’s not a problem, just give this recipe a try for a fresh and delicious flavor! Mix together the dry rub, sprinkle on the wings, and then smoke. In the meantime, simmer together butter, dry rub, vinegar, ketchup, and salt. Coat the wings in the sauce and enjoy! 

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Smoked Wings with Homemade Sauce

5. Brined Smoked Wings 

If you want wings that are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, then brining is the way to go! This recipe shows you how to brine the wings as well as how to whip up a delicious homemade rub. Toss the brined wings in the spices, smoke, and serve! 

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Brined Smoked Wings

6. Buffalo Smoked Chicken Wings 

Here is yet another way that you can enjoy buffalo wings with this delicious recipe! Sprinkle the wings with seasoning and then smoke - increase the heat at the end to crisp up the skin. Once done, toss the wings in homemade or store bought buffalo sauce! 

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Buffalo Smoked Chicken Wings

7. Smoked Ancho Chicken Wings 

Add a touch of heat and flavor to your wings with this yummy rub! It contains ancho chile powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Brush the wings with oil and sprinkle with the homemade rub and then smoke. Crisp up at the end of the cook and serve! 

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Smoked Ancho Chicken Wings

8. Cajun Smoked Wings 

This is another seasoning combination that you can try that is sure to blow you away! Whisk together baking powder, spices, and herbs and coat the wings in this. Marinate the wings in this mix and smoke. In the meantime, simmer together butter, Louisiana style hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix the wings in the sauce and enjoy! 

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Cajun Smoked Wings

9. Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings 

In the mood for wings with a bit more of a subtle flavor but still with a bit of zing to it? Well, you are going to love this recipe! Brine the wings in pickle juice before draining and mixing with lemon pepper seasoning and baking powder. Pop into the smoker and cook! 

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Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings

10. Smoked and Fried Wings 

If you are someone who likes your wings extra crispy, this is a recipe that you need to follow - here you get the best of both worlds! Start by seasoning the wings and smoking. Heat up oil and dunk the wings in until crunchy. Then, sprinkle with more seasoning or toss with sauce! 

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Smoked and Fried Wings

11. Bourbon BBQ Smoked Wings 

Ready to do something really special with your wings? This recipe offers up the most enticing sauce! Season the wings and smoke with hickory wood. In the meantime, simmer together the ingredients for the bourbon sauce. Turn the heat on the smoker to high, baste the wings with the sauce, and glaze! 

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Bourbon BBQ Smoked Wings

12. Smoked Hot Wings

This is great for when you want something a little spicy! The wings are mixed with cajun seasoning and spices and smoked. As this is happening, simmer together hot pepper sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Coat the wings in the sauce and then grill until they are crispy and glazed! 

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Smoked Hot Wings

13. Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings 

If you are in the mood to try something new, this recipe is sure to pique your interest! Season the wings and marinate before smoking. In the meantime, melt together butter and parmesan and add in garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss the wings in this and then sprinkle with parmesan, green onions, and parsley! 

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Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

14. Honey Garlic Chicken Wings 

Sweet, earthy, smoke - these wings are sure to be a hit with anyone that tries them! Sprinkle the wings with celery salt, salt, smoked paprika, and white pepper and smoke. Then, saute minced garlic in butter before stirring in tabasco and honey. Baste the wings and smoke until done. Top with chopped chives and enjoy! 

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Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

15. Smoked Maple Chicken Wings 

These wings are sweet with a touch of spice and herb to them too! Begin by smoking the wings. As this is happening, simmer maple syrup with granulated garlic, pepper, smoked paprika, salt, and rosemary. Toss the wings in this and then continue to smoke until the wings are glazed! 

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Smoked Maple Chicken Wings

16. Smoked Honey Mustard Chicken Wings 

Once you taste these smoked wings doused in the most delicious honey mustard barbecue sauce, you are going to want to make them again and again! Brine the wings and smoke. In the meantime, honey, dijon mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and pepper. Coat the wings in the sauce and enjoy! 

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Smoked Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

17. Maple Honey Mustard Smoked Wings 

Double up on the sweetness with these wings with both the honey and maple adding their own unique flavor to the dish! Season the wings before smoking with apple wood - towards the end of the smoke cook on high heat to get crispy. In the meantime, whisk together honey, maple syrup, mustard, mayo, and seasonings. Toss the wings in the sauce, sprinkle with chives and serve! 

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Maple Honey Mustard Smoked Wings

18. Mustard Miso Smoked Wings 

Do something a little different and add an umami flavor to your wings! Toss the oil with oil and seasonings before searing. Then, smoke until done. As this is happening, simmer together mustard, vinegar, miso paste, soy sauce, honey, and molasses. Coat the wings with the sauce and enjoy! 

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Mustard Miso Smoked Wings

19. Honey Mustard Buffalo Wings 

This is a great recipe for when you want to combine two of your favorite sauces together! First, brush the wings with oil and barbecue rub and smoke until done. In the meantime, whisk together hot sauce, honey, mustard, and butter. Drizzle this all over the wings and serve! 

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Honey Mustard Buffalo Wings

20. Teriyaki Smoked Chicken Wings 

These Asian inspired wings are a must try when you are in the mood for something a little different! Sprinkle the wings with spices and smoke. Simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until nice and thick. Toss the wings in this before then grilling on high heat! 

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Teriyaki Smoked Chicken Wings

21. Huli Huli Smoked Chicken Wings 

Tangy, sweet, savory, this recipe is loaded with fun flavors that you just have to try out! Marinate the wings in pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Then, smoke the wings. When they are nearly done, baste with reserved sauce! 

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Huli Huli Smoked Chicken Wings

22. Tandoori Smoked Wings 

These wings are just bursting with flavor and are sure to excite your taste buds! Toss the wings in a mix of tandoori seasoning, madras curry powder, and other spices and then smoking. In the meantime, heat crushed pineapple, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, habanero sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Drizzle the sauce over the wings and enjoy! 

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Tandoori Smoked Wings

23. Sweet Garlic Chili Smoked Wings 

These wings are so good that you will have a hard time stopping yourself from eating them all in one go! Season the wings with spices and then smoke before then cooking on a higher temperature. While this is happening, simmer together chili paste, honey, garlic, lime juice and zest, soy sauce, and ginger. Toss the wings in this and serve! 

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Sweet Garlic Chili Smoked Wings

24. Honey Sriracha Smoked Wings 

This is another recipe that does sweet and spicy so well! Start by brining the wings, seasoning, then smoking. Whisk together sriracha, honey, and mustard. Coat the wings in this, smoke for a little longer, and then serve! 

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Honey Sriracha Smoked Wings

25. Chipotle Smoked Wings 

Bump up the smoky flavor of your wings with this delicious and flavorful recipe! Drizzle the wings with oil, chipotle powder, and other spices. Then, smoke to perfection. Once done, toss the wings in a mix of chipotle powder and melted butter! 

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Chipotle Smoked Wings

26. Smoked Jerk Wings

If you want to feel like you are on a vacation, whip up these wings with a tropical vibe! Start by whisking together a homemade jerk seasoning mix. Then, drizzle the wings in soy sauce and toss in the spices before smoking. In the meantime, mix together rum, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, spices, and aromatics. Baste the wings with this! 

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Smoked Jerk Wings

27. Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoked Wings 

Turn your favorite childhood snack into yummy smoked wings! Season the wings with BBQ rub and smoke before finishing them off in hot oil. In the meantime, mix together peanut butter, jelly of your choice, Thai chili sauce, butter, honey, and garlic. Coat the wings in this and enjoy! 

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoked Wings

28. Pad Thai Smoked Wings 

A fan of Thai flavors? Then this recipe is sure to serve you well! Marinate the wings in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and peanut butter before smoking. Then, coat the wings in the remaining sauce and broth and cook in the oven until nice and glazed!  

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Pad Thai Smoked Wings

29. Hill Country Smoked Wings 

This recipe is a gorgeous mix of sweet and smoky flavors that is then paired with the yummiest dressing! Marinate the wings in a combination of sugar and smoky spices before smoking. In the meantime, whisk together mayo, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. Serve with the wings and enjoy! 

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Hill Country Smoked Wings

30. Sweet and Spicy Smoked Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

The sweet spiciness of the wings are perfectly paired with the creamy dipping sauce! The wings are tossed in brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, and other spices and then placed in the smoker. As the wings are smoking, mix together blue cheese, yogurt, chives, and seasoning. Serve with the wings! 

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Sweet and Spicy Smoked Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Wings are the ultimate crowd pleaser and now thanks to these recipes, you can now serve friends, family, and guests with the yummiest smoked wings. And, as there are so many recipes for you to choose from, you can keep switching things up. Cookouts and parties are about to become a whole lot more fun - go ahead and give these recipes a try today! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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