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Fast Smoked Wings with Chili Crisp Honey Glaze

Fast smoked wings using the 0 to 400 method with a cornstarch coating for extra crispy skin, finished with a sticky chili crisp honey glaze made from honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, butter, garlic, and rice vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings split
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1-1.5 tbsp poultry seasoning or your mix of salt, pepper, garlic, paprika
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch light dusting for crisp
Chili Crisp Honey Glaze
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar optional

Equipment

  • Smoker or Pellet Grill
  • Instant-Read Thermometer
  • Small saucepan (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Pat wings completely dry. Toss with oil, then add poultry seasoning and mix. Dust lightly with cornstarch last and toss again.
  2. Place wings on a cold smoker. Turn on and set to 400°F. Let wings ride the full temp curve. Flip once halfway. Cook 35-50 minutes total until skin is crispy and internal temp hits 175-185°F.
  3. Melt honey, chili crisp, soy sauce, butter, garlic, and rice vinegar together over low heat until warm and slightly thickened.
  4. Toss crispy wings in the glaze until fully coated. Place back on smoker for 2-3 minutes to lock the glaze in.

Notes

Cornstarch goes on last: Oil first, then seasoning, then cornstarch. The starch needs to be the outermost layer to interact with the rendering fat.
Light dusting only: Too much cornstarch creates a gummy paste. A thin, even coat is all you need for crispy skin.
Sauce late: Glazing too early softens the crispy skin. The chili crisp honey goes on only after the wings are fully cooked and the skin is set.
Extra crunch: Crack the lid during the last 5 minutes to let moisture escape and dry the skin out even further before glazing.

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