Buffalo-Style Smoked Chicken Wings with Spicy Butter Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Juicy chicken wings smoked slowly to infuse deep flavor, then tossed in a spicy buttery buffalo sauce for a perfect game day treat. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs chicken wings, hickory wood chips, kosher salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs chicken wings
2 cups hickory wood chips
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add 2 cups of hickory wood chips for a balanced smoky flavor.
Step 2: Pat dry 3 lbs chicken wings and season with 1.5 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, rubbing evenly.
Step 3: Arrange the wings on the smoker rack and smoke for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin begins to firm.
Step 4: While wings smoke, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/3 cup hot sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce is smooth and fragrant.
Step 5: Remove wings from smoker and immediately toss them in the spicy butter glaze until fully coated.
Step 6: Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.