Bourbon Grilled & Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

From The Smoker February 5, 2026
Bourbon Smoked and Fried Chicken Wings layed out on cutting board.

Feeding some football fans or just your home team? Our Head Pitmaster’s Chicken Wings Recipe is easy, budget-friendly and packed with slow-smoked flavor. Seasoned with bourbon, then grilled and fried to perfection, these wings are a delicious way to score big.


This Chicken Wings Recipe is Loaded with Flavor

Wings are always a crowd pleaser at any gathering, as Head Pitmaster Shannon Snell knows very well. But these days, he knows that everyone is looking for a way to get that flavor without breaking the bank. That’s where this chicken wings recipe comes in. Packed with seasonings like paprika, garlic, hot sauce and honey, each bite is sweet, savory and smokey.

If you liked these wings, our Smoked Wings at Sonny’s will knock your socks off too. (Pro tip: You can even get yours tossed in your favorite BBQ Sauce.) However, Shannon’s recipe is here just in case you’d rather fire up the grill in your backyard. Watch Shannon’s recipe in action in the video below, along with a couple other delicious dishes, and be sure to subscribe to our Tales from the Pit to see even more recipes to get your taste buds talkin’.

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