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Smoked-Then-Air-Fried Wings on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Smoked-Then-Air-Fried Wings

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
  • 2 tsp neutral oil
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare smoker at 225°F with light applewood smoke according to directions. Pat wings dry; toss with oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Arrange without touching; smoke 60 to 90 minutes until thickest meat reaches at least 165°F.
  3. Near smoking’s end, preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Add half the hot wings in one layer.
  4. Air fry 7 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp. Repeat remaining wings; confirm finished meat remains at least 165°F.
  5. Rest final batch 3 minutes; serve 4 appetizer portions.