Mexican Chipotle‑Lime Smoked Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add mesquite wood chips; let it stabilize for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss them with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin; arrange them on the smoker rack.

3. 3

   Smoke the wings for 60 minutes, turning once halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C).

4. 4

   While the wings smoke, whisk together chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt to form the glaze.

5. 5

   After smoking, increase the smoker temperature to 350°F (175°C) and brush the wings generously with the chipotle‑lime glaze.

6. 6

   Continue cooking for an additional 15‑20 minutes, basting once more halfway, until the glaze caramelizes and the wings reach 165°F (74°C).

7. 7

   Remove the wings, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.