Ingredients for - Hickory-Smoked Chicken Wings

1. Frozen chicken wings 4 pounds
2. Paprika 1 tablespoon
3. Chili powder 1 teaspoon
4. Onion Powder 1 teaspoon
5. Cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
6. Salt ⅛ teaspoon
7. Ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon
8. Hickory wood chips, soaked ⅛ teaspoon
9. Barbecue sauce, or as needed 1 (18 ounce) bottle

How to cook deliciously - Hickory-Smoked Chicken Wings

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; place frozen chicken wings on top.

2 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, mix paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

4 . Stage

Coat baked chicken wings with spice mixture. Place wings, unstacked, onto wire racks; place racks into the smoker with the hickory wood chips. Add wood chips according to the manufacturer's directions. Smoke until wings are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

5 . Stage

Transfer smoked wings to a large bowl and toss with barbecue sauce.