Maple‑Bourbon Smoked Wings

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a smoker or grill to 250°F (120°C) and add wood chips for indirect smoking.

2. 2

   In a bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Place the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

4. 4

   While the wings smoke, whisk together maple syrup and bourbon in a small saucepan; simmer for 3‑4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   After 30 minutes of smoking, brush the wings with half of the maple‑bourbon glaze, then continue smoking for another 15‑20 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through.

6. 6

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