Smoked Turkey Wings
Prep Time: 10mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time: 2hrs 15mins
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.
