When it comes to wings recipes, most of them will drown you deep into the sauce-made swimming pool. No doubt these are incredibly tasty. But, what is about your health? Well, the Traeger chicken wings dry rub and smoked is a healthier alternative to sauce-filled wings.
It has your favorite flavor without the saucy mess. The recipe is also a perfect starter for your weekend and evening time. Furthermore, the recipe is easy to prepare, and you can serve it with potato salad, mashed potatoes, grilled corn, etc.Â
Prep time: 15Â minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 5Â minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooking difficulty: beginners
Ingredients:
It has two steps of cooking and preparation. Firstly, the brining part and then the essential grilling part. Ingredients for the brine:
- 3/8 cup of salt and brown sugar each
- 8 crushed pieces of garlic clove
- 1-1/2 tbsp. of dried thyme and red pepper flakes
Ingredients for the dry rub and grilling:
- 2-1/2 pounds of chicken wings
- 3/8 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon of granulated onion
- 3/8 teaspoon of Chile pepper and smoked paprika
- 3/8 teaspoon of garlic powder and Traeger Rub
Cooking process:
Now, it is time to start the chicken wings cooking steps.
- Firstly, you have to prepare the brine. In a bowl, add water, brown sugar, and salt and stir them properly. The sugar and salt should dissolve perfectly. Then, add the thyme, pepper flakes, and garlic clove with it.
- Finally, pour in the mixture over the wings and toss to cover the wings properly. Lock the bowl lid and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Before you cook, remove the wings from the refrigerator. Allow them to thaw and rinse off the excess brine from them. Finally, pat them several times with a clean rag to make them dry.
- Now, it’s time for the 1st grilling step. Set your Traeger grill at 180°F. Now, preheat it for the next 10- to 12 minutes.
- While the grill grates are preheated, you can prepare the wings rub. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the rub and blend them minutely.
- Once the coat is ready, rub the patted and dried chicken wings in it. Make sure the coating is even and light.
- Set the coated dry chicken wings in the grill grate. Now, continue smoking them for 60-65 minutes.
- During the last step, remove the smoked wings from the grate. Now, preheat the grill at 450°F for 10 minutes. Cook the smoked wings for another 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes golden and tender.
Expert Tips:
You should rinse the remaining brine from the wings properly. Also, while grilling the wings, you should flip them over a few times. It helps in the proper doneness better.
Dos and Don’ts:
- Â If possible, preheat the Traeger grill with a super smock. It yields the best flavorsome taste.
- You must cook slow and steady. Speed isn’t the key here. It slowly brings the smoky vibe inside the wings.
Useful kitchen tools:
- Â You may use the instant thermometer to measure the wings' temperature while grilling.
- You can use a blender or mixture bowl to mix the rubbing ingredients quickly and effortlessly.
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Conclusion
The smoked and drub rube Traeger chicken wings with their grilled and smoky flavor will bring a different delight for you. This super-easy-to-made recipe (https://www.fryerly.com/best-chicken-wings/) is the perfect tiffin item for kids and can be served as evening snacks too.
Also, its sauce-free preparation gives a new vibe for a change.
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