Smoked Chicken Wings

2 1/2 pounds chicken wings
6 tablespoons table salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 quart water
2 tablespoons Spade L Ranch chicken seasoning
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 cup frank's red hot sauce
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons honey

Cut wings at the joint into drumettes and flats, and discard the tips.

In a large bowl, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water and add the wings. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.

Combine the chicken seasoning and corn starch in a large bowl and add the dried wings. Toss to coat.

Spread wings into a single layer on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered, 30 minutes.

Turn traeger grill to "smoke" with the lid open for 3-5 minutes. Add the wings to the grill in a single layer and close the lid. Smoke 30 minutes.

Increase heat to 350 and continue to cook for 45 minutes.

Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Baste the wings with some of the sauce and cook 15 minutes longer. Serve, passing the extra sauce separately.



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