Smoked Lemon Pepper Wings with Crispy Skin

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These smoked lemon pepper wings combine the deep, smoky flavors of wood-fired cooking with the bright, zesty punch of fresh lemon and cracked black pepper. The low-and-slow smoking process creates incredibly tender meat while a final high-heat sear delivers that coveted crispy skin.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 min
Serves
4-6 servings
Difficulty
medium

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Techniques: Smoking, dry brining, high-heat finishing

Equipment
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mixing bowl
Mixing Bowl
baking sheet
Baking Sheet
smoker
Smoker
paper towels

Paper Towels

wire rack

Wire Rack

The key to perfect smoked wings is patience and temperature control. We'll start with a dry brine to ensure juicy meat, smoke low and slow for tenderness, then finish hot for crispy skin.

Wings are done when internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden and crispy. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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