Japanese Teriyaki‑Miso Smoked Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 1 cup Apple wood chips
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Miso paste (white or yellow)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add the apple wood chips; let them begin to smolder.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry, then place them on a rack and smoke for 45 minutes, turning once halfway through.

3. 3

   While the wings smoke, combine soy sauce, miso paste, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan; simmer 5‑7 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   After 45 minutes of smoking, brush the wings with half of the teriyaki‑miso glaze and return to the smoker for another 20 minutes, brushing again halfway.

5. 5

   Remove wings from the smoker, toss with the remaining glaze, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and optional green onions, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

6. 6

   Serve warm with a side of steamed rice or salad.