Smoked Chicken Wings

• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl using a fork.
2. Now add 30 chicken wings into a gallon-sized zip lock bag and pour 2 Tbsp of olive oil over the wings.
3. Then evenly distribute the spice rub over the chicken as well. Close the bag and massage the spices and oil into the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
4. Now add hickory pellets to your smoker and heat it to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and place the marinated chicken wings directly onto the grill grates. Cook the wings for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Note: if you were using whole wings it will take about 3-4 hours to fully cook. Remove the chicken wings off the grill and enjoy with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Notes

• Pre-mix the spice rub- To ensure an even distribution of the spice rub on the chicken wings, mix them together in a separate bowl before adding them to the chicken.
• Don’t rush the marinating- For the chicken wings to absorb the delicious taste of the spices, they need time. If you can, let them marinate overnight for greater flavor.
• Adjust the cooking time based on wing size- If you are using whole wings, they will take about 3-4 hours to fully cook.