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Orange Gochujang Smoked Chicken Wings

James Brown
Make crispy and juicy orange Gochujang smoked chicken wings, perfect for any game day get-together or summer cookout.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 565 kcal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Pellet Smoker
  • Wire Racks
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Instant-Read Thermometer
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings

  • 3-4 lbs chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • BBQ all-purpose seasoning SPG-based works great
  • 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder optional, for even crispier skin

Orange Gochujang BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup orange preserves
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp fresh orange zest
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil stirred in off the heat

Garnish

  • toasted sesame seeds
  • thinly sliced green onions optional
  • fresh orange zest optional

Instructions
 

Dry the Wings

  • Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer on wire racks set over baking sheets, then place them uncovered in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Season the Wings

  • Remove the wings from the refrigerator and lightly coat them with avocado oil. Season generously on every side with your BBQ all-purpose seasoning.

Smoke at 400°F

  • Preheat your pellet smoker to 400°F. Place the wire racks directly on the smoker and cook the wings for 20-25 minutes.

Flip and Cook

  • Flip each wing, then continue cooking for another 25-35 minutes. Check the internal temperature and make sure it hits 185-195°F.

Make Orange Gochujang Sauce

  • While the wings cook, melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the garlic and ginger about 30 seconds. Stir in the orange preserves, gochujang, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thick and glossy, then remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.

Sauce the Wings

  • Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl, pour over the orange gochujang BBQ sauce, and toss until completely coated. Top with toasted sesame seeds, fresh orange zest, and green onions and serve.

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Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the grill. Leave space between wings so hot air circulates for even browning.
  • Cook Hot! Stick to the 400°F to get that bite-through skin without frying.
  • Sauce at the end. Toss the wings only after they're fully cooked so the glaze stays thick and sticky.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 980mgSugar: 18g
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