Directions
There are countless ways to prepare chicken wings: grilled, fried, although smoked wings are a real delicacy. Not to mention that you can indulge yourself with a thousand rubs to instill that spark of taste in these little barbecue delights.
Because let’s face it, chicken wings in themselves are nothing more than an excuse to unleash the imagination and find the perfect rub. They are like nachos, an excuse to eat a pound of melted cheese or a nice hot sauce.
But let’s go to the recipe because before preparing the rub, we will also have to think about the marinade, which is relatively straightforward: lime, oil and tequila.
Ingredients for barbecue smoked chicken wings with paprika, cumin and ginger rub
4 servings
32 chicken wings
For the marinating of chicken wings
1 lime
5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
10 cl of tequila
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
a pinch of baking soda
The rub for the lugs
30 grams of paprika
22 grams of cumin
6 grams of nutmeg
30 grams of onion powder
25 grams of garlic powder
15 grams of ginger powder
4 pieces of wood to soak in water for at least 1 hour. Pecan wood is excellent for this recipe.
How to make barbecue smoked chicken wings with paprika, cumin and ginger rub
Squeeze the lime and put the juice in a bowl with oil, tequila, salt, pepper and baking soda. Immerse the chicken wings and leave them to marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Remember to take out the fins 30 minutes before grilling.
For the rub, grind the spices and mix everything in a large bowl.
Remove the fins from the marinade and dry them well. Pass them in the rub, massaging carefully. Then shake them lightly to remove the excess rub.
How to smoke chicken wings on the barbecue
Light the embers and prepare two zones, pushing the embers on one side: one with the embers and the other without for indirect cooking. Indeed something goes there, the aluminum pan.
Clean the grill with the brush and oil it with kitchen paper soaked in seed oil.
Remove the pecan pieces from the water, place them on the grill, close the lid, and wait for the smoke to come out.
The pecan Weber shavings are fantastic if you haven’t bought them yet. With just over 15 euros, buy yourself a bag that will last you for at least a dozen wild chops. The pecan wood smoke’s flavor is aromatic but quite delicate, spicy, perfect for enhancing the marinade of the wings.
Place the chicken wings on the grill and cook for 22-25 minutes over indirect heat, turning the wings once.
If you want to add a delicious touch, brush it with a bit of barbecue sauce.
Remove from the grill and immediately serve the hot and fragrant chicken wings.
Which wine goes well with barbecue smoked chicken wings with paprika rub, cumin and ginger?
We choose a spicy red wine with smooth fruit like Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec or Brunello di Montalcino.
If you want to combine a cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise is fresh and aromatic, in tune with the marinade.
