Smoked Chicken Wings with Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce
Smoked Chicken Wings with Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel, zested
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
For the Smoked Chicken Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated
- cooking oil spray, as needed
- 2 tablespoons Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, or similar beef/brisket rub
- 2 tablespoons Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub, or similar spicy BBQ rub
Instructions
- 1
In a mason jar or medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese crumbles, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined. If using a bowl, whisk thoroughly until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the chopped fresh parsley and chives to the sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Shake or whisk again to fully incorporate the herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Refrigerate the Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce until ready to serve.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pat the raw chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Lightly spray the dried wings with cooking oil spray to help the seasoning adhere.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Generously season both sides of the chicken wings with Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, followed by Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Arrange the seasoned wings on the grates of your smoker, ensuring there is some space between each wing for even cooking and smoke circulation.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Preheat your smoker to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Cook the wings for 1 hour straight at 400°F without flipping or turning. This allows them to cook through and develop a crispy skin.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400
- 11
Once cooked, remove the wings from the smoker. Serve immediately with the chilled Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smoked Chicken Wings with Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel, zested
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
For the Smoked Chicken Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated
- cooking oil spray, as needed
- 2 tablespoons Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, or similar beef/brisket rub
- 2 tablespoons Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub, or similar spicy BBQ rub
Instructions
- 1
In a mason jar or medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese crumbles, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined. If using a bowl, whisk thoroughly until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the chopped fresh parsley and chives to the sauce mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Shake or whisk again to fully incorporate the herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Refrigerate the Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce until ready to serve.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pat the raw chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Lightly spray the dried wings with cooking oil spray to help the seasoning adhere.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Generously season both sides of the chicken wings with Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub, followed by Killer Hogs Hot BBQ Rub. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Arrange the seasoned wings on the grates of your smoker, ensuring there is some space between each wing for even cooking and smoke circulation.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Preheat your smoker to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Cook the wings for 1 hour straight at 400°F without flipping or turning. This allows them to cook through and develop a crispy skin.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400 - 11
Once cooked, remove the wings from the smoker. Serve immediately with the chilled Cowboy Blue Cheese Sauce for dipping.