Steps

• Step 1

  Make the rub: In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 Teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 Teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 Teaspoon cumin

  • 1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Step 2

  Make the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle with the rub, tossing to coat evenly.

  Ingredients

  • 3 Pound chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated

• Step 3

  Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack, leaving a bit of space between each wing. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 8 hours, or up to overnight.

• Step 4

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 5

  Place the wings directly on the grill grates. Insert the probe into the center of a wing, avoiding the bone. Close the lid and smoke the wings for 30 minutes.

  00:30

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 6

  Increase the grill temperature to 350℉ and continue roasting until the wings are crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165-180°F, 45-50 minutes.

  00:50

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

• Step 7

  Meanwhile, combine the butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat on the stovetop. Cook, stirring, until combined. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until the wings are finished cooking.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1/4 Cup Louisiana-style hot sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• Step 8

  Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss to thoroughly coat.

• Step 9

  Transfer the wings to a platter and serve immediately with carrot sticks, celery sticks, and blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  Carrot sticks, for serving

  •  Celery sticks, for serving

  •  Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving