Smoked Creole Chicken Wings
Try Smoked Creole chicken wings with crispy skin, bold Tony Chachere’s seasoning, and a creamy homemade Creole ranch dip.
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 Dry and Season the Wings
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Place the wings in a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Season with Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder and cayenne if you want a bit of extra heat.
Smoke the Wings
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the smoker grates, leaving space between each piece for air circulation. Smoke the wings for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Make the Creole Ranch Dip
- While the wings are smoking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. Add the dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, and lemon juice or white vinegar.
Flip the Wings
- Flip the wings and continue smoking until the wings reach approximately 185-195°F internally. Transfer to a serving platter and allow the wings to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, to redistribute the juices. Serve with the Creole ranch dip.
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Notes
- Flip the wings at the 20-25 minute mark to ensure they're perfectly cooked and crispy on both sides.
- Prepare the Creole ranch dip while the wings are smoking and store until you're ready to serve.
- 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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