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Flavorful Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe with Tangy Alabama White BBQ Sauce

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Smoky, juicy chicken wings paired with a creamy, tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce that balances acidity and creaminess perfectly. Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh chicken wings, tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey, optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Hickory or applewood chunks for smoking

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and trim tips if needed.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to make the dry rub.
  3. Toss wings in the dry rub until evenly coated and let rest.
  4. Prepare smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add hickory or applewood chunks.
  5. Arrange wings skin side up on wire rack or grill basket and smoke for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While wings smoke, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make the Alabama white BBQ sauce.
  7. Optionally brush wings lightly with sauce after smoking and let rest 5 minutes, or toss wings in sauce just before serving.
  8. Serve wings hot with extra Alabama white BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

For crispier skin, increase smoker temperature to 300°F (149°C) for the last 10 minutes or finish wings on a hot grill or under a broiler for 2-3 minutes. The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored refrigerated. Wings can be baked or air fried as a smokeless alternative. Adjust sauce heat by adding more horseradish or cayenne pepper. Use dairy-free mayo and substitute horseradish with extra mustard for allergen-friendly options.

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