The world’s easiest and best smoked chicken wings if you cannot make it to the BBQ spot!
Game Day Food:
Every year, no matter what’s going on in the world — and I mean no matter what — on Super Bowl Sunday, my Deddy expects one thing:
His meal was catered by me.
Why? I don’t know. But that’s my father.
Since my team wasn’t playing this year (Let’s Go Panthers), I decided to fire up my Pit Boss — the one I got for Christmas — and keep the tradition alive.
I smoked the wings.
Drove 45 minutes to him.
He ate them.
He loved them.
That’s all that matters.
Ingredients:
When I say simple… I mean, real simple.
- Whole chicken wings
- Cooking oil (just a little)
- Your favorite seasoning
Life Lesson:
Don’t go shopping for wings on Super Bowl Sunday thinking you’ll have options.
I learned that the hard way.
Grab what you can and get them thawing ASAP.
The Seasoning (Hidden Gem)
I found this seasoning at Lowe’s — yes, the hardware store — in the grill section.
Not the grocery store.And when I tell you… this is a hidden gem…I made these for New Year’s, and I only got one wing.
One.
That told me everything I needed to know.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Smoker
Set your Pit Boss to 250°F
I used apple pellets this time — good, mild flavor
👉 Next time I might go stronger for a deeper smoke
2. Prep the Wings
- Pat the wings dry
- Put them in a bag or bowl
- Add a few drops of oil
- Add a generous amount of seasoning
And I mean generous.
Make it look like you overdid it — you didn’t. If you ain’t Snezzing it ain’t Seasoned
Let them sit while the smoker heats up (or prep a few hours ahead and refrigerate).
3. Smoke the Wings
- Place wings on the grill
- Spread them out (don’t let them touch)
- Let them cook for about 2 hours
Yes… 2 hours.
4. Check Internal Temp
- Chicken is technically done at 165°F
- BUT…
My wife likes them cooked to around 190–195°F
And honestly?
She’s right. Don’t tell her
That extra cook time:
- Breaks down the meat more
- Makes them more tender
- Brings out deeper smoke flavor
Tips and Variations:
Want crispy skin?
Turn the heat up to 375–400°F for the last 5–10 minutes
Try different pellets:
- Apple = mild
- Hickory = stronger
- Mesquite = bold
Mix your flavors:
Be like me and do what I did — run different seasonings at the same time
Serving Suggestions:
Serve these with:
- Ranch or blue cheese
- Fries or potato wedges
- Cold drink of your choice
Or just eat them straight off the grill as we all do. It is also called sampling.
Final Thoughts:
Be your own BBQ restaurant. Make up your own complicated recipes. Or keep it simple
You just need:
- A solid smoker
- Good seasoning
- A little patience
And you’re good.
For me, this isn’t just about food —
it’s about showing up, keeping traditions alive, and making something people enjoy.
Especially my Deddy
Also, check out this if you have not taken care of your grill: 4 Tips for Treating your Grill Right.