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Grilling 24x7 » Recipes » Honey Old Bay Pellet Grill Wings

Honey Old Bay Pellet Grill Wings

by Frank Campanella 7 Comments

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Smoked Honey Old Bay Wings are seasoned and perfectly smoked with the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors in each bite. This might be the best chicken wing flavor you ever try!!

dipping a honey old bay wings in ranch dressing

These pellet grill Old Bay Chicken Wings are made with Old Bay Seasoning and coated in an incredible honey glaze.

Are you getting ready for a tailgate or family gathering? Consider making appetizers like Pepperoni Roll Tailgate Appetizer, corned beef Reuben crescent roll appetizer, and Ground Lamb Gyro Fries!

Quick Jumps
  • Why Pellet Grill Smoked Wings Are the Best
  • Prepping The Wings for the Smoker
  • Ingredient List
  • Cooking Instructions
  • What Temperature is Best for Smoked Wings?
  • How to tell when smoked wings are fully cooked
  • More Awesome Wing Recipes
dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay

Why Pellet Grill Smoked Wings Are the Best

This Method for Smoked wings will work with any flavor of wings you like from Classic Buffalo to Carolina Mustard BBQ . That being said I think my favorite flavor has to be Honey Old Bay. You just can't beat the sweet and salty combination with the unmistakable flavor of Old Bay.

Smoked Honey Old Bay Wings are one of my absolute flavors of Buffalo Wings. With the perfect blend of flavors and topped with an out-of-this-world honey glaze, these wings are truly something to discuss.

Now, I might be biased, but I have to say that adding the element of smoke to your wings elevates this recipe!

dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay

Prepping The Wings for the Smoker

Long before the wings hit the smoker, you can do a few things to help your wings achieve that perfectly crispy skin and get crispier. You also probably learned that moisture is the enemy of crispy skin! So, follow along because I will teach you how to avoid that and get the perfect wings every time.

If it's possible (and you planned in advance), you want to open the package the night before and pat the wings dry. Next, I lay some paper towels on a sheet pan or baking sheet and lay the wings on top to sit in the fridge overnight.

If you can’t do this overnight, a few hours in the morning on the day of is better than nothing. The next day, while your smoker is preheating, you can season the wings and prepare them for smoking.

I try to season the wings about 30 minutes before smoking them so the rub has time to absorb into the meat. No matter what seasoning I use, I always add a few teaspoons of baking soda to help crisp the skin even further.


dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay

Ingredient List

  • Chicken Wings: Stop by your local grocery store or butcher shop and pick up 3 lbs of chicken wings.
  • Dry Ingredients: 2 tbsp of BBQ dry rub, 2 tbsp of Old Bay, and 2 tsp of Baking Soda.
  • Wet Ingredients: ½ stick of melted butter and ¼ cup of raw honey.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Prep the wings. Remove wings from the packaging and set them out on a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Refrigerate uncovered for a few hours or overnight to dry out the skin.
  2. Season. Combine dry rub,1 tbsp old bay, and baking soda, and then generously season the wings on all sides.
  3. Preheat and cook. Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F. Smoke for about 1 hour, then turn the heat to 375 and cook over high heat until the wings reach an internal temperature of 185 Degrees F. Depending on the size, this takes about 45 minutes.
  4. Coat the wings. Combine the melted butter, remaining old bay, and honey. Whisk to combine, then toss the wings with the glaze.
  5. Serve and Enjoy! Serve with ranch dressing and a side of celery, and enjoy!
dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay

What Temperature is Best for Smoked Wings?

I have found that 375-400 degrees F produces the crispiest skin. Be sure to spray with cooking oil about every 30 minutes to prevent the skin from getting dry and chewy. You are looking for an internal temperature of around 190 degrees F.

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How to tell when smoked wings are fully cooked

When it comes to safe consumption temperature, chicken is safe to consume at an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. However, I prefer to cook dark meat poultry at around 190 degree F. This will make the meat slide off the bone and still be juicy.

Because dark meat has more fat, the chicken won’t dry out like breast meat. Use an instant-read thermometer and check the temperature of the biggest wing you see.

Pro-Tip: When doing temp checks, I also like to test a drumette and a flat to know the true temperature.

The color and texture of the skin will give you a good idea of the wings' fondness, but the temperature will tell you exactly how they’re cooked.

dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay

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Smoked honey old bay wings-pellet grill recipe

dipped smoked wing in ranch dressing glazed with honey old bay
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5 from 2 votes

Smoked Honey Old Bay Wings

The perfect balance of smoky, spicy and sweet all in one tasty wing. Adding the element of smoke to your honey old bay wings takes this recipe to another level
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword Old Bay, Smoked, Wings
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 3 hours hours
Servings 6
Calories 389kcal

Equipment

  • Pellet Smoker

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Chicken Wings
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay
  • ½ stick Melted Butter
  • ¼ cup Raw Honey
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Remove wings from packaging and set out on a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Refridgerate uncovered for a few hours or overnight to dry out the skin.
  • Combine dry rub,1 tbsp old bay and baking soda then generously season the wings on all sides.
  • Preheat smoker to 275 degrees F. Smoke for about 1 hour then turn heat up to 375 and cook over high heat until wings reach an internal temperature of 185 Degrees F. About 45 minutes depending on size.
  • Combine melted butter, remaining old bay and honey. whisk to combine then toss wings with the glaze. Serve with Ranch and Celery

Notes

Serving Size ½ Pound.
When it comes to safe consumption temperature, chicken is safe to consume at an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. However, I prefer to cook dark meat poultry at around 185 degrees F. This will make the meat slide off the bone and still be juicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Honey Old Bay Wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 208mg6%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 470IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Bill

    April 11, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe

    Reply
    • Culinary Lion

      April 12, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks, Its one of my favorites!!

      Reply
  2. David Kester

    August 19, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Frank Campanella

      August 29, 2022 at 11:44 am

      thank you!! its one of my favorite wing recipes

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        September 13, 2022 at 10:05 pm

        Fantastic!! is one of my favorites!!

        Reply
  3. Gina

    September 21, 2024 at 10:06 pm

    So good ! Easy recipe turned out perfect !

    Reply
    • Frank Campanella

      September 24, 2024 at 3:23 pm

      Fantastic!! I love to hear it!!!!

      Reply

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