Honey‑Lime Smoked Wings
Citrusy lime and honey‑infused wings smoked over cherry wood, then caramelized to a glossy finish.

Total
1h
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken wings
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Lime zest
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Cherry wood chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a smoker to 250°F (120°C) and add the cherry wood chips.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss them in the honey‑lime mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Place the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 30 minutes, keeping the lid closed.
- 5
Increase the smoker temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, basting with any remaining sauce halfway through.
- 6
Remove the wings, let them rest 2 minutes, then serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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