Smoked/fried wings Copy Cat Wingstop Fries and Copy Cat Wingstop Ranch
HOW TO SMOKE CHICKEN WINGS The key to making these wings the best ever is the low and slow smoke they get in this first step. Smoke the chicken wings at 225 degrees F over a fairly strong flavored wood like oak or hickory since they won’t be in the smoke for an extended period of time. Smoke until the wings reach the internal temperature of 145 degrees F, usually about an hour to and hour and a half. Before you smoke these chicken wings, feel free to add any seasoning blend you like. Always start by tossing in a little olive oil and then seasoning all over with your spices. THEN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS Once your wings hit 145 degrees F, it’s time for the second step, frying in hot oil. Fill the pan with the oil, about 1/2 inch deep. Preheat your favorite cooking oil (I prefer vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) to 375 degrees F in a large, shallow pan. You don’t need to deep fry the wings, just fry each side for 2-3 minutes and then flip. Keep frying and flipping until the skin is
