Traeger Chicken Wings
These crispy Traeger Chicken Wings are perfectly seasoned with a wonderful smokey flavor. They are tender and delicious with a dry rub but pair perfectly with your favorite BBQ or buffalo sauce as well!
Servings 6
Calories 304kcal
Equipment
- Traeger or other pellet grill
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken wings
Chicken Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cayenne optionl
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger or other pellet grill to 250F.
- Mix all dry spice ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place wings in a large bowl and pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle the dry rub on the wings and use your hands to rub the mix well into each wing. You can also place in a large ziplock bag to do this.
- Place the wings directly on the grates of the preheated smoker and smoke for 20 minutes at 250F.
- Increase the temperature to 400F and continue to smoke for another 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F. *I highly recommend using a meat thermometer when smoking or grilling to prevent the chicken from overcooking.
- Remove from grill and enjoy!
Notes
Ingredient Notes
- Arrowroot powder - This is a great grain free (and paleo compatible) substitute to corn starch or baking powder and helps to dry out the skin resulting in delicious crispy wings.
- Coconut sugar - This is a great paleo alternative to brown sugar and helps the skin of the chicken to crisp up and adds great flavor!
- Cayenne Pepper - This is an optional ingredient that adds a kick. You can add more or less depending on the level of spice you prefer!
- The USDA recommends all chicken be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. However, the texture of chicken wings (dark meat) is typically better and most tender when cooked to an internal temperature of about 175 degrees F.
- Air Fryer Directions - Simply place them in the air fryer basket and cook for approximately 20 minutes at 350 degrees F, flipping the wings multiple times during the cooking process. The time will vary based on how meaty the wings are, as always I recommend using a meat thermometer. To get the skin extra crispy in the air fryer, increase the temperature to 400F in the last two minutes.
- If you’re looking for wings slathered in BBQ sauce or Buffalo sauce simply place these wings in a large bowl after cooking and toss them with your favorite sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg