Are you looking for a simple way to cook delicious chicken wings? Then you have to try my 0-400 chicken wings recipe.
The method is simple, resulting in crispy, perfectly cooked wings that will become a staple. Follow my easy steps below, and you’ll turn out the BEST wings ever!
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Easy 0-400 Chicken Wing Recipe
I LOVE making smoked chicken wings regardless of the season. This smoked wing recipe provides a delicious smoky flavor and perfect texture. It requires minimal preparation time, and you only need common pantry ingredients.
These wings are ideal for a backyard barbecue, birthday party, game night, or gathering with friends and family.
Can You Get Wings Crispy in the Smoker?
Yes, you can certainly get crispy wings in a smoker. During smoking, moisture gradually evaporates, resulting in a dry skin texture that turns wonderfully crispy.
As a result, the exterior of your wings will have a satisfying crunch while the meat inside remains succulent and tender.
What You Need for 0-400 Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings
Baking Powder
Salt
BBQ sauce
Honey
Buffalo Sauce
How to Make 0-400 Smoked Chicken Wings
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Wings
Dry the wings thoroughly with a paper towel. Add the baking powder, salt, and seasoning to a bowl or zip-lock bag with the chicken wings. Close the bag and gently toss to coat.
Step 2: Prepare the Pellet Grill
Load up the hopper with pellets and lightly spray or brush the grill grates with cooking oil.
Step 3: Place the Wings on the Grill
Lay the wings on the pellet grill grate. Allow a little space between so the smoke can circulate.
Step 4: Fire up the Pellet Grill
Start the pellet grill and set the cook temperature to 400°F. Once the white smoke starts to rise, close the lid and leave it to smoke for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Turn and Check Temps
After 30 minutes, flip the wings. After ten minutes, begin checking the internal temps.
Let it cook for 30 minutes until the internal meat temperature reaches 165°F. I like to keep them on for a bit longer, to about 185- 195°F. (Be careful not to burn your wings if your smoker has hot spots.)
Please place them in a tray and add half with BBQ sauce + honey and half with buffalo. Return to the smoker for another 10 minutes to heat up.
Serve with remaining sauce and ranch, and garnish with green onions.
Do You Flip Wings When Smoking?
It isn’t necessary to flip the chicken wings when smoking. The smoking process is designed to cook food slowly and evenly by surrounding it with a consistent temperature and smoke.
However, some prefer to flip their wings for aesthetic purposes or to ensure even browning.
How to Store and Reheat Chicken Wings?
Allow the wings to cool down before storing them. Then, please place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminium foil. Ensure the container is sealed tightly, refrigerate the wings promptly, and use them within 3 to 4 days.
You can reheat smoked chicken wings. However, follow the right steps to ensure they are juicy and moist.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the smoked chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
You can brush them with your favorite sauce or oil to prevent drying out. Then, please place them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are thoroughly heated.
How Long Do Wings Take to Smoke?
Using the 0-400 method, the wings take around 60 minutes to smoke. Wings are notoriously uneven, so check some of the smaller ones. Use a meat probe or digital thermometer to monitor the internal temperatures.
The internal temperature should be 165°F at least, but temperatures of 185-190°F will still give you juicy, tender wings.
The Internal Temperature You Need to Reach for Chicken Wings
You want to ensure that your chicken wings reach 175°F before you take them out of the smoker. Always use a thermometer with a probe to take a reading.
What to Serve With 0-400 Chicken Wings
Here are some of my favorite sides to serve with chicken wings
What Temperature to Smoke at for 0-400 Chicken Wings
Set the grill or smoker to 400°F and place the wings straight in; you don’t need to preheat the grill.
How Can I Get Extra-Crispy Chicken Wing Skin?
Here are some tips and tricks to guarantee you’ll always have crispy chicken skin.
Oil Up!
The best tip for 0-400 chicken wings is to oil your grill grates before placing the wings on! The last thing you want is to lose all the gorgeous, crunchy skin when it sticks to the grates. Give the grill a light spray or brush with cooking oil before placing the wings on it.
Add Baking Powder to Your Chicken Wings
Another great way to get crispy skin is to coat it with a light layer of baking powder.
Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Please place them in a zip-lock bag with baking powder and a dash of salt. Close the bag and toss to coat.
If you want to add seasonings or chicken rub, you can place them in the bag as well. You always want to add your dry rub before cooking your wings.
The baking powder and salt help dry out the skin by removing the excess moisture. The result will be beautifully crispy skin wings with succulent, juicy meat.
What Wood Chips Should I Use for 0-400 Chicken Wings?
For something sweet and subtle, try the fruit or nut woods; flavors like apple, cherry, pecan, and walnut wood are perfect for chicken wings.
If you want something that packs a bit more punch, hickory or mesquite will do the trick. This stronger bacon-like flavor is not for the faint of heart. So experiment before starting!
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0-400 Chicken Wings
Equipment
- 1 Pellet smoker
Ingredients
- 3.3 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce enough to coat chicken
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Buffalo sauce enough to coat chicken
- 3 tbsp ranch
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
- Toss wings in a bowl with salt and baking powder. This helps draw out moisture to make them crispy during cooking.
- Before hitting the smoker, spray the grill with a little spray oil to avoid chicken from sticking.
- Using the 0-400 method, place the chicken wings on your cold grill then crank it up to 400F.
- Let it smoke for 30 minutes, then flip the wings over.
- Let it cook for another 30 minutes until the internal meat temperature hits 165F. I like to keep them on for a bit longer to about 185-195F. (Careful not to burn your wings if your smoker has hot spots).
- Place them in a tray to sauce them. I’ve added half with bbq sauce + honey, and half with buffalo. Return to smoke for another 10 minutes to heat up.
- Serve with ranch and garnish with green onions.
Smoke On!
Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
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You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
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Loved these chicken wings!! i added some parmesan at the end!