Wings are fantastic on the grill, but smoking takes the taste to a whole new level. I’ve made a lot of wing recipes, but hands down, these smoked lemon pepper wings are hands down the best I’ve ever tasted.
Smoked Lemon Pepper Wings taste superior to grilled.
So…I’m definitely on a smoking kick at the moment. Once I really understood the process, I fell completely in love with it.
I’m smoking everything I can get my hands on; chicken, beef, potatoes, cheese. Pizza is coming – I cannot WAIT to do that.
I mean, seriously, I think I may have a smoking problem, like a bag of charcoal a day habit.
(Fine, I’m kidding). But I am loving my smoker, and look for any excuse to use it.
What has surprised me the most is that smoking is a lot like grilling; I always assumed it was much more tedious and difficult.
I recently bought a Char-Griller Double Play grill, which gives me both gas and charcoal barrels, and I bought the smoker box that attaches to the side.
It’s just not. I can throw my stuff on the grates just like I do with my charcoal or gas grill; the only differences are time and the beautiful smokiness that this type of cooking imparts.
AND it’s fun.
Even though it takes some patience, there’s definitely something to be said about the thrill of anticipation.
Look for a smoked beer can burger coming up in the next week or two! I have some delicious plans.
Here’s your printable-
Smoked Lemon Pepper Wings

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 pounds chicken wings, rinsed and pat dry
- Flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
Prepare smoker by bringing heat to 250 and spray grates with cooking spray.
Combine lemon pepper through oil in a large mixing bowl.
Add wings and toss to coat.
Smoke for 2 hours, until chicken temp registers 185 degrees.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1014Total Fat: 83gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 56gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 3382mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 39g
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9 Comments
Smoky
December 30, 2021 at 3:04 AMWings are just mouth watering and the dish also seem tasty. I just loved it.
SmoQ
January 11, 2021 at 10:08 PMSmoked Lemon Pepper Wings was great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe!!
Tony
August 11, 2020 at 7:13 PMExcellent wings. Really good lemon pepper flavor. Would like them a little crispier. Maybe a few minutes at a higher temp or a couple minutes under the broiler.
Abby
December 7, 2019 at 7:58 PMThat’s a great way to entertain a crowd and have a little “fake out”! It looks delicious too! Thanks for sharing.
Liz
January 6, 2018 at 4:03 PMThose wings look yummy! I bookmarked them for our next smoking weekend. Have you tried smoked eggs? Omg! Every time my husband fires up the smoker we add a dozen eggs for about 2.5 hours. Smoked egg salad is so good.
Steve @ the black pepper
October 21, 2017 at 7:42 PMLove these wings! They are sure to be lip smacking delicious
Michele @ Bacon Fatte
October 21, 2017 at 12:36 AMI’m such a wing fanatic, and this smoked lemon pepper combo sounds like a winner to me! Yum!
Lynn Elliott Vining
October 20, 2017 at 12:34 PMLawd have mercy! I really have to save up and buy a smoker! I already make my own seasoning. Lemon Pepper Garlic Salt… which is awesome! I bet the smoker flavor is over the top good!!!
Robin Daumit
October 19, 2017 at 10:04 PMSmoked flavor are a delicacy. This dish is as beautiful as it sounds delicious!