Smoked and Grilled Creole Chicken Wings with Tony's Ranch Dip
These smoked and grilled Creole chicken wings feature a unique double-cooking method using Tony Chachere's seasoning for authentic Louisiana flavor. First smoked low and slow, then finished on the grill for crispy skin, they're served with a homemade Creole ranch dip that perfectly complements the spicy, smoky wings.
Ingredients
Creole Chicken Wings:
- 3 lbs whole chicken wings separated into drums and flats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat
- Wood chunks or chips for smoking apple or hickory preferred
Tony’s Creole Ranch Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup buttermilk plus more for thinning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley chopped (optional for garnish)
For Serving:
- Celery sticks
- Pickle spears
- Extra Creole seasoning for dusting
Instructions
- Pat wings dry and toss with oil and all seasonings. Marinate 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Smoke wings at 250°F for 1.5-2 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping halfway.
- Make Creole ranch by whisking together mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, herbs, and seasonings. Chill 15 minutes.
- Grill smoked wings over direct medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and 175-180°F internal.
- Rest wings 2-3 minutes, then serve hot with chilled Creole ranch dip.
- Garnish ranch with fresh herbs and serve with celery sticks and pickles.
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Notes
- Let wings rest uncovered in fridge 1 hour before smoking for crispier skin
- Use wireless thermometer for accurate temperature monitoring
- Wings keep 4 days refrigerated, ranch keeps 1 week
- Reheat wings in air fryer or oven at 375°F for best results
- Use wireless thermometer for accurate temperature monitoring
- Wings keep 4 days refrigerated, ranch keeps 1 week
- Reheat wings in air fryer or oven at 375°F for best results
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1210IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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