Description
Experience the ultimate flavor with these double-fried and smoked chicken wings, enhanced by Primal Kitchen’s tangy Buffalo and classic BBQ sauces. Perfectly smoked, then twice fried for a crisp exterior and juicy interior, these American-style wings are ideal for appetizers, dinners, or main courses that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs of Chicken Wings
- 1 cup Favorite BBQ Rub
- Canola Oil as needed
- 1 qt Frying Oil (peanut or vegetable)
Buffalo BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup Primal Kitchen Classic BBQ Sauce (unsweetened)
- Blue Cheese Sauce for serving
- Chopped Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Wings: Lightly coat the chicken wings in canola oil. Place them in a bowl and thoroughly season with your favorite BBQ rub. Once seasoned, refrigerate the wings for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Grill for Smoking: Preheat your grill to 250°F using a two-zone indirect cooking setup. For extra smoky flavor, add wood chips to the grill’s coals or smoker box.
- Smoke the Wings: Arrange the wings on the cooler side of the grill and smoke for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove wings from the grill and keep warm.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Increase the grill temperature to 400°F. Place a Dutch oven on the grill and add peanut or vegetable frying oil, heating it to 350°F for frying.
- First Fry: Carefully add the wings in batches to the hot oil, frying for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and stir occasionally to ensure even frying. Remove the wings and allow excess oil to drain.
- Toss in Sauces: Place the fried wings in a large bowl and toss with about ½ cup Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce and ½ cup Primal Kitchen Classic BBQ Sauce, fully coating them.
- Second Fry: Return the sauced wings to the hot oil in batches and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes to achieve an extra crispy texture. Remove wings and drain oil.
- Final Sauce Toss: Toss the wings again in additional Buffalo and BBQ sauces to coat thoroughly and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Arrange the wings on a serving plate, garnish with chopped chives, and serve with blue cheese sauce or ranch dressing on the side. Enjoy your perfectly smoked and double-fried chicken wings!
Notes
- Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature closely to prevent overheating.
- Frying the wings twice creates an exceptionally crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy.
- Wood chips like hickory or applewood complement the smoky flavor beautifully.
- Adjust the amount of sauce according to your preferred level of spiciness and sweetness.
- Canola oil or peanut oil is best for high-heat frying due to their high smoke points.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American