Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings made easy with a bit of prep and under an hour on the smoker! Bold, fresh flavors of chile lime paired with tender smoked chicken wings and topped with an amazing avocado crema make this my go-to wings recipe!
Take your Smoked Chicken Wings up a notch by adding the delicious taste of Chile Limon and Fresh Avocado Crema! Don’t let the fancy name fool you- it’s incredibly simple and quick to make and always a crowd pleaser. This is the perfect dish for a family BBQ or potluck.
Chicken Wings get gobbled quicker than just about any meal we eat around here. I can’t even remember a time that there were leftovers. We love to eat them as a main dish or as an appetizer. They are the perfect snack to bring to pot-lucks or Super bowl parties, too.
How to Smoke Chicken Wings
Smoked Chicken Wings on the grill is an easy way to make chicken wings taste delicious. They don’t take a lot of work and they are always a hit. What makes this smoked chicken wing recipe a notch above the rest is the amazing flavors!
Chile Limon and fresh avocado make up the delicious flavors that will make your taste buds extra happy. Adding the creamy, Lime Crema is the final touch and secret to making your chicken wings taste out of this world.
What is Crema?
Crema is a thickened, creamy, flavorful sauce that you can drizzle or dollop on any mexican inspired dish. It’s often creamy and slightly tangy. It is a more traditional Mexican condiment.
It is sometimes compared to sour cream but crema is usually runnier and a little sweeter than sour cream. You can find it at any Mexican grocer or it should be available at most grocery stores.
What are the best kind of Chicken Wings to use?
I have found that using drums and flats are the best kind of chicken wings to use. I bought a big bag of frozen wings from Costco for this recipe and they were great.
If you do use frozen chicken, be sure to put them in a covered bowl or in a ziploc bag and leave in the refrigerator over night. If they are still frozen in the morning set them on the counter top until they are completely thawed.
Smoked Chile Lime Chicken Wing Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
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3-4 lbs chicken wings (drums & flats)
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2 Limes
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5 Tbsp Chile Limón Seasoning (I used Spiceology- but you can also get other brands at Trader Joe’s or your local supermarket)
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1-2 Tbsp Corn Starch
Avocado Crema Ingredients
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1 Avocado
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1 Lime
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1\2 C. Fresh Mexican Table Cream
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1\2 C. Cilantro
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1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce
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1 tsp. Salt
Supplies
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Grill or electric smoker
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Blendtec or blender
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Meat Thermometer
Smoking Chile Lime Chicken Wings
For the wings you will want to add the following to a large ziploc bag and combine well:
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3-1 lbs Chicken Wings
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Juice of the two limes
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Zest of one Lime
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3 Tbsp Chile Limon Seasoning
Remove as much air as possible, seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat your smoker to 180° F.
Drain juice from bag and add wings to a mixing bowl.
Add the other 2 Tbsp Chile Limón Seasoning and 1-2 Tbsp Corn Starch and mix thoroughly.
Place on smoker and smoke for 30 minutes.
While wings are smoking, make your Avocado Crema by doing the following:
Add avocado, Mexican Table Cream, Cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lime, hot sauce and salt into a blender.
Blend well. I used a Blendtec but you could use a blender or anything like it. If it’s too thick, you can add milk until it reaches the consistency you’d like.
Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Increase the heat on your smoker after 30 minutes
-After 30 minutes of smoking your wings, increase grill heat to High or 500° and grill wings until they reach an internal temperature of 175°F on an internal temperature thermometer.
I highly recommend using an instant read thermometer to make sure your chicken cooks to the correct temperature. My all-time favorite meat thermometer is the Thermapen. It’s super fast and incredibly durable. Another great meat thermometer is the ThermoPop which is a more basic version that works just as well!
-Remove wings from grill, place on serving dish and drizzle your avocado crema over your wings and garnish with chopped cilantro, fresh limes and more hot sauce.
Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken wings drums & flats
- 2 Limes
- 5 Tbsp Chile Limón Seasoning I used Spiceology- but you can also get other brands at Trader Joe’s or your local supermarket
- 1-2 Tbsp Corn Starch
Avocado Crema Ingredients
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mexican Table Cream
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Smoking Chile Lime Chicken Wings
- For the wings you will want to add the following to a large ziploc bag and combine well: 3 lbs Chicken Wings, juice of 2 limes, zest of 1 lime and 3 TBSP Chile Limon seasoning.
- Remove as much air as possible, seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat your smoker to 180° F. Drain juice from bag and add wings to a mixing bowl. Add the other 2 Tbsp Chile Limón Seasoning and 1-2 Tbsp Corn Starch and mix thoroughly.
- Place wings on grill and smoke for 30 minutes.
Avocado Crema
- Add avocado, Mexican Table Cream, Cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lime, hot sauce and salt into a blender. Blend well. I used a Blendtec but you could use a blender or anything like it. If it’s too thick, you can add milk until it reaches the consistency you’d like.
- Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- After 30 minutes, increase the heat on your smoker too 500°F and grill wings until they reach an internal temperature of 175°F on an internal temperature thermometer, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove wings from grill, place on serving dish and drizzle your avocado crema over your wings and garnish with chopped cilantro, fresh limes and more hot sauce.
Nutrition
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Can Chicken Wings be reheated?
Yes! You can store them in the refrigerator in an air tight container and reheat- or they can be enjoyed cold!
Can Chicken Wings be pink?
As long as all parts of the chicken have reached an internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. Be sure to always use a meat thermometer to take the guess work out of it and ensures that the chicken is cooked to the right temperature every single time.
Are Chicken Wings gluten free?
Raw chicken wings are gluten free. However, it is the sauce and seasonings used to prepare chicken wings that typically contain gluten.
Be sure to always check the ingredients you are using to make sure they are gluten free if that is what you are wanting.
Hungry for more? Try more Grilled Chicken recipes:
- Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
- Easy Smoked Chicken Legs
- Ranch Chicken Kabob Recipe
- Cheesy Grilled Pineapple Chicken
- Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
- BBQ Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
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