Smoked Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

Chicken wings

2 pounds, separated into flats and drumsticks

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup

Buffalo sauce

1 cup

Apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons

Honey

1 tablespoon

Celery sticks

for serving

Blue cheese dressing

for serving

Smoked paprika

1 tablespoon

Garlic powder

1 teaspoon

Onion powder

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a seasoning blend.
3. Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels to ensure they crisp up nicely. Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over the wings, ensuring each wing is well-coated.
4. Arrange the seasoned wings on the smoker grates, making sure they are spaced apart for even smoke circulation. Smoke the wings for 1 hour.
5. While the wings are smoking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
6. After 1 hour of smoking, carefully remove the wings from the smoker. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
7. Transfer the smoked wings to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Generously brush the wings with the prepared buffalo sauce.
8. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are crispy and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
9. Serve the smoked buffalo wings hot, accompanied by cool blue cheese dressing and crunchy celery sticks for dipping.