Smoked Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Chicken wings
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1/3 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional garnish)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C) and add wood chips for smoke.

2. 2

   Season the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Place the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 20 minutes, then increase temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue cooking for another 20 minutes until the skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. 4

   While the wings finish cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in hot sauce and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from heat.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl, pour the hot sauce mixture over them, and toss to coat thoroughly.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.