Firecracker Wings

If you’ve been looking for a wing that bites back, this one brings the heat straight from the underworld.

Coated in Smokey Joe’s Firecracker seasoning then slathered in Hotter Than Hell hot sauce, they’re spicy enough to make the devil sweat. You might find yourself questioning your life choices halfway through the first wing... and still reaching for a second. Some say it’s hot enough to singe your eyebrows. I say it’s just right. Give them a go and let me know what you think!

I like to smoke them and then immediately coat in sauce so the sauce sticks on properly. These flaming hot wings are not for the faint-hearted, but if you like your wings with a lot of burn, these will hit the spot.

Serve these with a cold drink, a pile of napkins, and maybe a warning label. They’re wickedly good - but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

(For something not QUITE so hot, try one of our other BBQ sauces.)

What you need

For the brine:

1/3 cup kosher salt,

2/3 cup brown sugar,

3 litres cold water

For the wings:

2kg chicken wing pieces

3-4 tablespoons Smokey Joe's Firecracker rub

1 cup sauce of your choice, I recommend Smokey Joe's Hotter Than Hell Hot Sauce

What to do

24 hours before you plan to cook, start by brining the wings.

Combine the sugar and salt with about 2 cups of water. Place over low heat and stir regularly until dissolved.

Pour cold water into a large container.

Add the brine mix. If warm, you can add a few ice cubes.

Add the chicken wings then place in a refrigerator overnight.

Preheat a smoker or pellet grill to 135c (275f).

Remove the wings from the brine. Drain and then dry the wings very well using paper towel.

Season the wings with Smokey Joe's Firecracker rub, tossing to make sure they are well coated.

Lay the wings in the smoker or pellet grill, and cook until the internal temperature reads 75c (165f)

Be sure not to push the thermometer probe to the bone, or push too far through the meat, otherwise you will get an inaccurate reading.

When the wings reach 75C (165f) remove the wings from the smoker, pour the sauce over and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

enjoy