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Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings with Habanero Buffalo Sauce

Cajun-rubbed chicken wings smoked hot and fast at 400°F, then basted in a fiery habanero buffalo sauce for crispy skin and serious heat.

Time~1 hr CategoryChicken Watch5:50
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Method

  1. 1Season the wings with Louisiana Cajun Dry Rub before the grill is even turned on, so every bit of smoke from preheating locks in flavour.
  2. 2Set the pellet smoker to 400°F with a blend of oak, hickory, and maple pellets and smoke the wings hot and fast.
  3. 3Melt 2 parts butter with 1 part Fierce Habanero Hot Sauce to make a fiery buffalo-style sauce.
  4. 4Once the wings hit 165°F internal, baste them generously with the habanero buffalo sauce.
  5. 5Continue cooking until the wings reach 180–185°F internal with crispy skin, then serve hot.

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Chicken
Chicken is a lean, versatile source of complete protein, B vitamins (especially niacin and B6), and selenium. Skinless breast is leanest; thighs and skin add flavour and a little more fat. Always cook poultry to a safe 165°F.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.

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