0-400 Chicken Wings
These 0-400 wings are incredibly easy to make with very few steps and a mostly hands-off approach. The key is to put the chicken wings on the grill before turning it on for that initial cold smoke, finishing them off at a higher temperature. If you want a quick and easy chicken wings recipe for the pellet grill, this is it!
Ingredients
- 5-5½ lbs chicken wings separated into drumettes and flats
- 2 tablespoons Fiesta That All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Spice That Jalapeno All-Purpose Seasoning or substitute your favorite seasoning for chicken wings
Instructions
- Fill your pellet grill hopper with your choice of wood pellets.
- Add the chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in Fiesta That and Spice That seasonings. Toss to coat evenly. Then place wings on a wire cooling rack in a single layer. Sprinkle the tops with additional seasoning if needed.
- Place the racks of wings directly on the COLD grill grates. Do not preheat the grill.
- Turn on the pellet grill and set temperature to 400°F. Do not open the lid during the heating process. The grill will take 25-35 minutes to reach temperature depending on your model.
- At the 30-minute mark, open the grill and flip each wing to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides. Work quickly to minimize heat loss on the grill. Then close the grill lid and continue cooking until wings reach an internal temperature of 185-195°F as read by an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove wings from grill when they reach desired temperature. Let wings rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve dry or toss in your favorite wing sauce. *Total cook time will vary based on what grill you have, but plan for approximately 45-55 minutes.
Notes
- Cook time varies by grill: Our wings were done in 50 minutes, not the full hour most recipes suggest. Use a thermometer, not a timer.
- Temperature matters more than time: Pull wings at 185-195°F for best results. They can safely go up to 200°F.
- Top vs. bottom rack: Wings on the bottom rack may cook slightly faster. Check both levels at the 30-minute mark.