Classic Smoked Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken wings
• 1 cup Hickory wood chips
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add the hickory wood chips.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. 3

   Place the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through.

4. 4

   While the wings are smoking, melt butter in a small pan over low heat and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   After smoking, brush the garlic butter glaze over the wings and return to the smoker for an additional 5‑7 minutes to caramelize.

6. 6

   Remove the wings, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot.