Lemon Pepper Smoked Chicken Wings

I perfectly smoked these chicken wings on my pellet grill. The wings are golden and crispy on the outside, with charred edges that hint at the smoky flavor developed during cooking. I generously coated each wing with a tangy lemon pepper seasoning wet sauce, giving them a vibrant citrusy aroma and a peppery bite. These wings look tender on the inside while still having that irresistible smoked crispiness on the outside.

Why You’ll Love These Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings

You’ll love these wings because they combine the best of both worlds: rich smoky flavor from the pellet grill and a fresh, zesty kick from the lemon pepper seasoning. Smoking the wings low and slow locks in juiciness while crisping the skin to perfection. Whether served as a party appetizer, a game-day snack, or a backyard BBQ favorite, they’re flavorful, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress wing lovers.

Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings

Theselemon pepper smoked wings are seasoned, smoked low and slow on a pellet grill,and finished until crispy perfection. The smoky flavor pairs beautifully withthe zesty lemon and pepper seasoning, making them an irresistible appetizer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Ingredients

  

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Rinse and clean the wings, then pat dry with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
• In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning, salt, & cayenne pepper over the wings, tossing to coat evenly.
• Marinate for at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor).
• Set your pellet smoker to 225°F (107°C).
• Allow the smoker to come to temperature before placing the wings inside.
• Arrange the wings on the smoker racks in a single layer, leaving space between them for even airflow.
• Close the lid and smoke for 2–3 hours, or until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Flipping after the first hour and every 30 minutes thereafter.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
• Keep the sauce warm on low heat until wings are ready.
• Once smoked, transfer the wings to a large bowl.
• Pour the warm lemon pepper butter sauce over the wings.
• Toss until all wings are well-coated in the tangy, buttery mixture.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for color and freshness.
• Serve hot right off the smoker.

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Recipe Tips

For extra crispy skin add a light dusting of baking powder to the seasoning mix, which helps render the fat and create a crunchy texture even when smoked at lower temperatures.

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