Smoked wings are one of my all-time favorites—whether served as an appetizer or the main course. These Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings are straightforward to prepare and showcase the bright, zesty flavor of Meat Church’s Gourmet Lemon Pepper seasoning.
Traeger Lemon Pepper Smoked Wings
These Traeger lemon pepper smoked wings are a perfect balance of smoky depth and bright citrus pepper notes. Wings are endlessly versatile, so if you’re tired of a single style—like classic buffalo—you can switch things up easily by changing the crisping method or finishing sauce. Below I share a few favorite wing variations and how to get consistently great results on a pellet grill.
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Recipe Shopping List
You likely have most of the basics on hand, but here’s a quick shopping checklist. Exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
- Salt & pepper
- Neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado oil recommended)
- Lemon pepper seasoning (Meat Church or similar)
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How To Make This Recipe
Here’s a concise overview so you know what to expect. For step-by-step quantities and timing, use the recipe card at the end. The process is simple: season, smoke low and slow, then crisp the skin by frying, air-frying, or finishing over high heat.
- Preheat — Set your pellet grill to 200°F (95°C) and let it stabilize.
- Season — Pat wings completely dry, toss with oil, then coat generously with the lemon pepper blend.
- Smoke — Smoke the wings for 1–2 hours, depending on how pronounced you want the smoke flavor. Turn once for even color.
- Crisp — Finish the wings in a 400°F air fryer for 5–7 minutes, shallow-fry for a couple minutes in hot oil, or blast them on high heat on the grill for about 10 minutes to render and crisp the skin.
- Finish — Serve as-is for a lemony pepper-forward wing, or toss in your favorite sauce—buffalo, sweet chili, BBQ, or a honey glaze—to taste.
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Lemon Pepper Smoked Chicken Wings
These tender wings are smoked low and slow on a pellet grill, then finished at high heat to deliver crunchy skin and a bright lemon-pepper finish. They work well as a game-day snack, party appetizer, or weeknight treat. The lemon pepper seasoning gives a lively citrus note that complements the gentle smoke without overpowering the chicken.
15 minutes
2 hours
2 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado oil is ideal; any high-temp oil will work)
Dry Rub
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon pepper blend
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill to 200°F (95°C).
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then toss them with the oil so each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle the salt and lemon pepper blend over the wings and rub it in for full coverage.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the preheated grill. Smoke for 1–2 hours, turning once halfway through, until the wings pick up a light golden color and smoke flavor.
- To crisp the skin, choose one of the following finishing methods: air-fry batches at 400°F for 5–7 minutes; shallow-fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes until crisp; or sear them on the grill at high heat for roughly 10 minutes. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately. For sauced wings, toss while hot in your favorite sauce and serve with celery, carrots, or a cooling dip like bleu cheese or ranch.
Recommended Products
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- Meat Church Gourmet Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Locking Kitchen Tongs
- Blackstone Pellet Smoker
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 561Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1301mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 26g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
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