Cajun Smoked Chicken Wings That Will Blow You Away
These barbecued cajun smoked chicken wings have a spicy Cajun rub meeting up with some sweet Pecan wood smoke, then finished off with an aromatic hot sauce. They are deliciously smokey and spicy with a slightly sticky sweet sauce that brings it all together in the most incredible wing you will ever have.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Barbeque, BBQ, Grilling, Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Keyword: cajun, chicken wings, smoked, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 546kcal
Author: Brad Harris
Rub
- 1 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
Sauce
- 1/4 C Ketchup
- 1/4 C Louisana Hot Sauce
- 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Tobasco
- 1/2 tsp Cajun Spices
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 3 lbs Chicken Wings tips removed, sectioned into two pieces, the wing, and the drumette.
Rub
Combine all rub ingredients
Coat chicken wings with rub
Set aside, but put out at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling
Sauce
Combine all ingredients but butter in medium saucepan. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat, add butter. Whisk until combined.
Set aside
Chicken Wings
Add wings to direct heat, grill for 5 minutes with lid closed, turning once.
Move to indirect heat, grill for 10 minutes
Coat wings with sauce and turn. Coat the other side.
Grill for 15 more minutes, until crispy, dark in areas, and skin is golden.
Coat wings and turn. Coat the other side. Grill for approximately 90 more seconds
Remove from the grill.
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.3mg