Ultimate Traeger Wings with Crispy Skin (Super Bowl Wings)

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Is there anything better than a perfectly-cooked wing? Juicy, smokey, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, these smoked chicken wings are the ULTIMATE game day snack.

You can use any kind of pellet grill or smoker to make these mouth watering wings.

Kate S.

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Brining adds more flavour and moisture, and the sugar will help to crisp up the chicken skin. Simple BRown Sugar Chicken Brine Squiggly Line brine recipe

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Off-white Section Separator Step 1. Brine Optional. Prepare the brine, let wings sit in the brine for at least two hours (I recommend 4). Rinse well after. See Simple Chicken Brine With Brown Sugar for the recipe. Rounded Banner With Dots 1 Learn more

Step 2. Preheat your Traeger or pellet grill to 250°F.

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Step 3. RINSE IT IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO RINSE THE BRINE OFF OF YOUR WINGS

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Step 4. PAT + POWDER

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 4 Pat them dry and then place them in a ziplock bag with 2 tablespoons of baking powder. Shake well to make sure that the chicken is evenly coated. RECIPE

Step 5. SMOKE

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 5 ace your wings on the grill for 30 minutes Flip the wings. Turn up the heat to 450°F for 30 minutes or once the internal temperature has reached at least 175° or your desired doneness.. Learn more

Step 6. ENJOY!

Off-white Section Separator Rounded Banner With Dots 6 Season with salt and pepper or your favourite wing sauce. Feeling adventurous? Try out this Garlic and Parmesan Wing sauce! GARLIC PARM SAUCE

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Ultimate Traeger Wings with Crispy Skin (Super Bowl Wings)

Crispy + Delicious

Crispy + Delicious

Is there anything better than a perfectly-cooked wing? Juicy, smokey, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, these smoked chicken wings are the ULTIMATE game day snack.

Is there anything better than a perfectly-cooked wing? Juicy, smokey, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, these smoked chicken wings are the ULTIMATE game day snack.

You can use any kind of pellet grill or smoker to make these mouth watering wings.

You can use any kind of pellet grill or smoker to make these mouth watering wings.

Kate S.

Kate S.

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

Full time gardener, wife, mom of three, animal momma, recipe devloper, and smoker aficionado!

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High Temp

Pat Dry

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ULTIMATE TRAEGER WINGS 101

ULTIMATE TRAEGER WINGS 101

Step 2. Preheat your Traeger or pellet grill to 250°F.

Step 3. RINSE IT IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO RINSE THE BRINE OFF OF YOUR WINGS

Step 4. PAT + POWDER

Step 5. SMOKE

Step 6. ENJOY!

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