Well if you are like the majority of people (myself included) you enjoy snacking on some chicken wings. These Parmesan Ranch Smoked Chicken Wings are finger licking delicious and easy to make. Dry rubbed with zesty ranch seasoning and smoked to perfection on your grill or smoker.
Why you will love these Smoked Chicken Wings
We love this smoked chicken wing recipe because it only requires a few ingredients, it is simple to prep, and they are juicy and flavorful. These are great for a game day snack, football Sunday’s, or for us we like them when we are kicking back with a few beers on our days off in the Summer.
- Easy
- Delicious
- Perfect results
- Fun to make on the smoker
- Great for a party or dinner anytime
I made these smoked chicken wings on the Traeger Pellet Smoker which I love because you plug it in and hit a button to fire it up. So if you have a regular smoker, go ahead and pre-heat it to start the process. If you prefer to use your grill, you can do that too.
Cooking chicken on the smoker is one of our favorite ways to go! You get tender, flavorful, juicy chicken with barely any effort! We have done Beer Can chicken and another great way to enjoy chicken is Spatchcock style- like in this Traeger Spatchcock Chicken Recipe from OrWahteverYouDo.com!
Equipment needed for these Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe
Smoker (or grill)
Wood pellets (if using a wood pellet smoker)
Tongs
Ingredients for these Parmesan Ranch Smoked Chicken Wings
- Fresh Raw Chicken Wings
- Sat & pepper
- Chicken Rub (I love Goldstar)
- Parmesan Ranch Seasoning (We used Blackstone’s Parmesan Ranch)
How to make these Parmesan Ranch Smoked Chicken Wings
First start by trimming the fresh chicken wings. I like to remove and hairs, etc. Then use a sharp knife or butcher knife to separate at the joints and discard any unwanted parts and wing tips.
Next season the chicken wings with salt and pepper, your favorite Chicken Rub, and parmesan ranch seasoning. I didn’t do an exact measure but just sprinkled and tossed until they were all covered.
How long to smoke chicken wings
Then place the seasoned chicken wings directly on the rack on your preheated smoker. We smoked our chicken wings at 180 degrees for about an hour.
Then we juiced up the smoker to 325 degrees to finish them off and get a nice crispy skin on them. The chicken is done with the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees.
Once done, enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauces. We liked them as is dipped with some ranch. You can toss them in some Parmesan Ranch Wing Sauce if you prefer.
What to serve with these smoked chicken wings
Citrus Margarita
Smoked Spicy Sausage Queso
Slow Cooker Zesty Baked Beans
Southwestern Style Cheesy Potatoes
Smoked Chocolate S’mores Cheesecake
Substitutions & Additions:
- You can use different flavored rubs of choice
- Can toss in Parmesan Ranch Wing Sauce after cooked
- Don’t have Parmesan Ranch seasoning? Yes can use a Ranch packet.
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Parmesan Ranch Smoked Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Smoker or Grill
- wood pellets
Ingredients
- 3 lbs raw fresh chicken wings
- salt and pepper
- Chicken Rub of choice
- Parmesan Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 180 degrees.
- Trim the fresh chicken wings of any unwanted parts and use a sharp knife to sperate at the joints.
- Sprinkle all of your seasoning over the chicken wings and toss until all is coated thoroughly.
- Place chicken wings directly onto the grates of your smoker.
- Smoke for an hour at 180 degrees.
- Then heat the smoker up to 325 degrees and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
- Serve hot with favorite dips and enjoy.
