Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe With Dried Ranch Dressing
Enjoy delicious chicken wings with crispy skin, a smoky flavor, and a tangy dry ranch rub.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing spice mix
Instructions
- Prep the chicken wings by patting them dry and patting in the Ranch seasoning rub onto both sides. Place on a large platter or baking sheet.
- Place on a preheated smoker, set to a low or "smoking" temperature of around 180°.
- Smoke for 60 minutes. Turn up the heat until you reach 425° to 450° or a "grilling" heat.
- Once the smoker reaches the grilling temperature, grill the wings for 5 to 6 minutes per side. The skin will become golden brown and crispy.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken wings to ensure they reach 165° before you remove them.
- Serve them plain or with a side of ranch dressing or any other favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
I cooked these on the Traeger wood pellet electric grill. I switched from a wood-burning, manual smoker a couple of years ago due to the control over the heat. Switching temperatures is more challenging with a manual unit. But either way, the outcome is delicious!