This is the best Chicken Wing Rub for smoking! A handful of simple spices work their magic to infuse savory, smoky, and spicy flavors into chicken wings before they’re smoked to crispy perfection. The easiest way to make flavor-packed chicken wings!
Make the dry rub by mixing the sugar, baking powder, and spices together in a bowl or jar. Use it right away or store it for later.
To make dry rub chicken wings, add the dried wings and drumettes to a large ziplock bag. Add the spice rub, seal the bag closed, then toss to coat. You can use your hands to massage all of the spices onto the meat as well.
Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees.
Arrange the chicken wings on the smoker grate, close the lid and let cook for 50-70 minutes (until the internal temperature reaches 160-162 degrees.
Remove the wings from the smoker and increase the temperature to it's highest temperature. Once hot, return the chicken wings the the grate and sear for about one minute per side, until crispy.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
The dry rub will last for up to 6 months when stored in an airtight container in your pantry or on your spice rack.