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Smoked Jalapeno Brined Chicken Wings
Smoked Jalapeno Brined Chicken Wings
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
 

This unique and flavorful brine makes these chicken wings amazingly delicious and juicy!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best, Brine, Brining, Chicken Wings, Easy, Game Day Snacks, Jalapeno, Recipe, smoked, Smoked Wings, TikTok, Traeger, Traeger Recipes
Servings: 3 pounds
Calories: 597 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds jumbo split chicken wings
  • 2 cups jalapeno juice (liquid left in a jar of pickled jalapenos)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • season salt
Instructions
  1. Place chicken wings in a gallon size plastic bag. Pour jalapeno juice into the bag, enough that the wings are completely covered. Add sugar into the bag and mix until dissolved. Place the chicken into the fridge for at least 24 hours.

    Note: Recommended to place the bag in a large bowl or container in case of a leak.

  2. After 24 hours, remove the chicken wings from the bag and place on a tray lined with paper towels. Pat them dry with more paper towels. Sprinkle all sides with season salt.

  3. Put the chicken wings into a smoker set at 250 degrees for 2 and a half hours. Sprinkle with more season salt if desired. Check with a thermometer, they should be at 170 degrees.

    Note: These can also be baked in a 425 degree oven for 40 minutes.