When it comes to wings, I’m all about that perfect balance of smoky, crispy, and saucy. These Smoked Chicken Wings with Buffalo Honey Mustard hit every note—sweet, tangy, spicy, and creamy all at once. The trick is starting them low and slow on the pellet grill to lock in smoke, then cranking up the heat until the skin gets perfectly crisp.

I used my Pitts & Spitts pellet grill for this cook, and it delivered that deep, wood-fired flavor with consistent heat the whole way through. Tossed in a bold Buffalo Honey Mustard sauce made with hot honey and Creole mustard, these wings are a true backyard crowd-pleaser—perfect for game day, parties, or just a casual night on the patio.

Ingredients

• Chicken wings
• Olive oil
• Pitts & Spitts BBQ Rub
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup hot sauce of choice
• 3 tbsp honey of choice (I used hot honey)
• 3 tbsp mustard of choice ( I used Creole)
• 1/2 cup mayo

Directions

1. Prep the Wings
   Separate chicken wings and pat them very dry with paper towels. Let them rest on paper towels for about 20 minutes to ensure they’re completely dry.
2. Season
   Coat wings lightly in olive oil. Season generously with Pitts & Spitts BBQ Rub, making sure each piece is well coated. Sprinkle cornstarch over wings and toss to combine.
3. Smoke & Crisp
   Heat pellet grill to 250°F. Smoke wings low and slow for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Then crank the heat up to 450°F and grill until the skin is crispy to your liking.
4. Make the Buffalo Honey Mustard Sauce
• In a medium bowl, whisk together softened butter and hot sauce until smooth.
• In a separate large bowl, combine honey, mustard, and mayo.
• Whisk to blend, then slowly fold the butter-hot sauce mixture into the honey-mustard-mayo mixture until fully combined.
5. Toss & Serve
   Add warm wings to a large bowl. Spoon sauce over wings and toss until evenly coated. Serve hot and enjoy!