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January 12, 2023
If you’re in the mood for something sweet and savory, check out my Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings. These tasty morsels are seasoned with my world-class AP rub and cooked until crisp. At the end of the cook, they’re smothered in a mouth-watering homemade glaze. I cooked these wings on the Gateway drum smoker, giving them old-school flavor.
Pitmasters worldwide will agree that the quest for the perfect wing never ends. Everyone’s idea of perfection differs, but I’d say this recipe is close. Serve these wings for your next game day, or bring them to a buddy’s bonfire. You’ll be the talk of the town!
My Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings come together in under 2 hours. They’re a great go-to when you want to smoke something delicious yet quick. I love these wings because they’re crisp without using a deep fryer. They’re a fabulous appetizer or main dish, depending on how fancy you feel.
The Ingredients
This recipe proves that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a killer hot wing. My Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings come together with less than 10 components, including the homemade sauce. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping list.
The Smoker Setup
Here’s the main equipment I used for this cook. You can find more of my favorite grilling accessories in the Equipment and Tools section.
The Process for Making Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in the video and recipe card at the bottom of this post. For now, here’s a quick rundown of how I cooked these delicious wings.
The Results
The cooking time on my Smoked Honey Sriracha wings was just right. The glaze was tacky without being overly gummy. The sweetness of the seasoning shone through and added just a little heat on the back end. You won’t be able to get enough of this fun flavor combination!
Serving Suggestions for Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings
Since we’re using whole wings, you can add a side salad and have a complete meal. These wings would also taste great with my Woodfired Pepperoni Pizza.
Storing Leftover Smoked Honey Sriracha Wings
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 4 months.
Gateway Drum Smoker, Royal Oak Charcoal Hardwood Pellets, Royal Oak Tumbleweeds, ThermoWorks Hi-Temp Silicone Brush, ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE, Nechtik BBQ Gloves.
Category
Wings
5 lbs whole chicken wings (we had 14 total wings)
Olive Oil
Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub
1/2 cup of Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Sauce
5 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup of Sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Take wings out of package and dry off with a paper towel and place on a pan or rack in the refrigerator to dry off good for 2-3 hours.
Light Drum Smoker (or any smoker), bring to a temperature of 275º-300º
Rub wings with olive oil, coat with Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub (repeat this step on both sides)
Coat back of wings with Heath Riles BBQ Honey Rub and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Turn wings over and coat front of wings with Honey Rub.
Place wings on the smoker for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, rotate the rack and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Flip wings over to other side, cook for 20 minutes. Start checking the temperature of your wings. You want the internal temperature to be 185º at least.
Take wings off and brush with sauce on both sides. Place back on the smoker for about 5 minutes.