APPS & SIDES

Smoked Turkey Wings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins1hour hr 20minutes minshouminut

Total Time: 2hours  15minutes 

These smoked turkey wings are loaded with wood-fired flavor. The rich dark meat is tender and juicy, while turkey wings’ hearty texture makes them even more enjoyable. This recipe starts with a fragrant dry rub and ends with a light brushing of barbecue sauce. It’s added right at the end then the wings spend time over high heat to crisp up the skin and turn that sauce into a glaze.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

Wings

  • 8 turkey wings
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush

Instructions

                                                                                • Step 1: Preheat your Z-Grills (preferably with branded wood pellets) or other wood pellet grill to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
                                                                                • Step 2: Pat the turkey wings dry with paper towels.
                                                                                • Step 3: Combine the sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and sage in a small bowl to make a dry rub.
                                                                                • Step 4: Apply the dry rub to the wings.
                                                                                • Step 5: Transfer the wings to the grates, close the lid, and smoke for 2 hours or until the internal temperature registers at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
                                                                                • Step 6: Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan. Stir well.
                                                                                • Step 7: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, reduce the sauce to a simmer, and simmer uncovered for 7-8 minutes or until thickened.
                                                                                • Step 8: Set the sauce aside to fully cool.
                                                                                • Step 9: Increase the grill temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit when the wings register 165 degrees.
                                                                                • Step 10: Brush the wings with sauce, close the lid, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
                                                                                • Step 11: Remove the smoked turkey wings from the grill, plate them, and serve with any remaining sauce.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

Wings

  • 8 turkey wings
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage

Sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Hickory Wood Pellets
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush