Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings on the Traeger | Chicken Wing Recipe

I am a self-proclaimed chicken wing connoisseur. So believe when I say that the point of perfection has got to be achieving the crispy crunchy skin on the outside while maintaining a tender juicy meat on the inside. This is how you get Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings on the Traeger.

So, why use baking powder?

The baking powder raises the skin's pH levels so the proteins break down more efficiently. The baking powder also mixes with the chicken's juices, creating carbon dioxide bubbles that increase the skin's surface area, giving it a crunchier texture when the bird starts to cook.

Ratio: 1 tbsp of baking powder for ever 2 pounds of wings

Ingredients:
4 lbs Chicken Wings
2 tbsp SuckleBusters Clucker Dust Chicken Rub

Step by step:
1. Make the Rub: In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp baking powder and 2 tbsp SuckleBusters Clucker Dust Chicken Rub.

2. Rinse chicken wings and pat dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle on rub, tossing to evenly coat.

3. Set a wire rack inside an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Arrange wings in a single layer, leaving a little space between each wing. Place baking sheet with wings (uncovered) in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

4. When ready to cook, preheat smoker temperature to 250℉.

5. Smoke wings for 30 minutes then increase temperature to 375℉ and smoke for another 45 to 50 minutes.

6. Transfer wings to a large bowl. Add desired sauce and toss until wings are generously coated.

7. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately. Add some carrot sticks, celery sticks, blue cheese and enjoy!

*Cooking times will vary depending on set and ambient temperatures.*

Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing recipe:
Ingredients:
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp white vinegar
5 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
1/3 cup + 1 TBS sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
dash of salt

Step by step:
1. In a medium bowl, mix milk and white vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes, stir. Add crumbled blue cheese to mixture and mash with a fork until ingredients are combined.

2. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix with fork to combine well.

3. Pour mixture into mason jar or other container and seal tightly. Let set in fridge for at least 4 hours. Remove, stir, and serve with my famous crispy chicken wings!

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