Smoked and Crispy Fried Chicken Wings - Best of Both Worlds!

[@nathancooper1440]

That’s the only way to cook wings, smoked then fried is what I do every time. Great job

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Awesome...thanks bud

[@michaeldavis5538]

Thanks for telling us your procedure before proceeding. Thanks

[@thatbobusguy]

Yup, smoked then fried is amazing. Only way I ever do it anymore.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely

[@jameshuss1828]

And noooo not just the spatulas but all you have given us ! That is a testament to Food art ! Full bellies happy smiles !.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

👊👊

[@KWeston1123]

Love the idea of smoking the wings the day before! Awesome cook!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

TY....

[@jakespencer8077]

Great idea smoking them first. Doing 5 dozen this weekend so perfect timing putting out this video. 👍🏻

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Man....tough loss...Geaux Tigers...

[@robertbernal3180]

Neal they came out amazing. They look so delicious 👍🏽 . Definitely going to make them like that l used to just fry them. Great job and taste test. Have a great weekend.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks Bud....cheers...have a great weekend as well

[@markrambow8615]

They looked amazing nice video !!

[@kellyrogers3967]

I still havent been able to buy your seasoning but i cant wait until i can they look so good

[@frankmarullo228]

This also looks great Neil ! Got a friend gonna be here to visit in Sept. I'm gonna take him camping in the mountains. ( I told him to bring winter cloths ) but might have to make this for him THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely....smoke ahead of time and fry em up....absolutely

[@mikeobrien2582]

I used this method to do wings for dinner tonight. They turned out great. Left a few naked and used two BBQ sauces we had in the fridge. One of the sauces was not so great but I've been told by the boss I need to do this again but make a bigger batch.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats great news....cheers

[@jameshuss1828]

I sooo want to buy everything you sell !!!! It’s worth it truth says it all ya all !!!!!!. Proof is in the making !

[@swoodhaus]

Thats going to be my next go to. Great idea smoking first. Thanks for sharing. Go Vols!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

GBO....

[@gasman5356]

I pulled my wings when they hit 155 because the oil frying was getting the inside temp to high and drying them out.....great way to do wings Thank you

[@jasong.5279]

Never disappointing content, and hell, you guys always make my day. Thank you for still putting out some of the best recipes and information out there

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey appreciate ya...cheers

[@lancedean5987]

Yum, yum, and more yum. Love me a nice crispy chicken wing!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Oh yes!

[@paulsanders1373]

I really liked the tip of smoking them day be say a picnic then quickly frying them up at the picnic and not have to work about raw chicken! Dah I never thought of this before and so simple! Nicely done mate!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely....that Halo would handle this perfectly....able to keep those temps

[@matthewgaffney4312]

"THAT BBQ Seasoning" for your name, if THAT ship hasn't sailed.

[@johnminor8304]

Yes ! Do more tailgating ‘cooks’ ! It’ll (obviously) be great content for this time of year.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You got it!

[@bradcampbell624]

This is the ultimate way to do wings. Red Hot & Blue BBQ in the Ft Worth area introduced us to this style many many moons ago. Such a treat this way. Thanks!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

First time every doing or having em....really really good....

[@jameshuss1828]

This guy is tried and true !. Trust me !. He never fails ! Listen to him !!!!. Worth every moment !!!!!! Sure made a believer out of me !. I even tried his recipes !…….. NOBODY ELSE IS LIKE This !. SO TRUE AND TO THE POINT ! GOD BLESS YOU. Sir !. And mam !……

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Really appreciate that,....truly

[@williamarchbold6436]

I'll have to try this, right now I sous vide my wings then fry.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Neil and Amy , those wings look awesome. Loved the recipes you shared with us. Thanks Amy for convincing him about the EXTRA MILD hot sauce !!! Can't take the HOT SAUCES that burn my mouth and stomach. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and fun you all share. Fred.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks so much Fred...

[@darlenebailey1784]

Looks amazing

[@daleley7645]

Look incredible! Is that a single serving?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

ahahahh Very close...

[@garyhostetler3800]

You had me at smoked and fried!

[@KindFPV]

Damn, I'm hungry now!! Looks 🔥!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

TY

[@johnscerbo130]

Mustard great idea as a binder👍🏼. I use a vortex cone for my Weber charcoal grill. It works great for wings gets temperatures up real high

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Sounds great!

[@bobjohnson8169]

Neal, its 108 here in Texas, and I’ll jump on this. Gonna smoke them in the Kamado Joe, then hit the fryer! Awesome cook.. You guys kill it! I’m assuming Tennessee, but I could be wrong. 65 with a breeze sounds like Ontario this time of year! LOL

[@TheFlatTopKing]

hahahahah mid 60s in the mornings....leaves on the ground...football this week....

[@danskiludvik8358]

Looks awesome. Two questions: what temp is the oil when you put the wings in, and is the oil salvageable for further use or do you have to throw it away after one cook?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I was shooting for around 350/375 and absolutely...just stain with cheesecloth, or coffee filters...and reuse

[@BigPeter1313]

Hey Neal. This is a much, much better idea than par-boiling before grilling. I think I'll do this ever time now with at least making chicken. I think that would also keep the skin from pulling back so much. Great benefit to deep frying on the griddle is that you don't need to clean up all the oil after frying; just spread it out for an additional layer of non-stick. 😁

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yes sir...thanks bud

[@garywouldlovethatfuseandlo86]

Great video would you be able to help me out on the griddle to see if I’m season in correctly and

[@basilipujolterrado2513]

Great recipe like always!!! I like your apron very much!!! Where I can buy that??

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Griddlegoods.com

[@jaybooth4815]

Ok Neal, I’d actually mow your lawn for some of those wings! That all look delicious! I’d be partial to the Buffalo ones…haha. Smoking then frying them is a game changer! Cheers my friend!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yes sir....cheers

[@randyr6610]

Gave me great advice thank you.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You are so welcome

[@keithtrosen7954]

Awesome. I am doing this one as well. Nice work once again.

[@DawgDood]

I have been watching your videos for a while now. I don't even have a griddle yet, but I absolutely love tuning in. Thank you for continuing to put these out. Quick questions, which griddle do you find yourself using the most?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Hey thats awesome...lately has been the one with propane...ahahah just get lazy moving things....its between the Traeger and Weber

[@Ian-io4tu]

What frying pan did you use on the flat top?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Actually it was a huge cake pan...

[@Ian-io4tu]

@@TheFlatTopKing great thanks

[@PopsAllgood6967]

Always delicious. It’s an awesome way to make chicken wings. Yummy 😋😋

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks bud

[@JeremiahDominguez-b2n]

Looks Great!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thanks!

[@thomasalexander8499]

I'm gonna feature this this fall!

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Yessir, now your talking…smoked and fried ✊🏼🧐! Shoot, set me up with the bbq version Brotha. I haven’t fried on the Blackstone yet, usually my go to is smoked then quick grilling them. Solid episode my guy. Btw you guys haven’t chose the name yet for the 3rd seasoning? Anywho, Cheers y’all 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Unfortunately most are trademarked....incredible tuff decision...for sure...

[@mikedelacruz3135]

@@TheFlatTopKing well dang it.. what if you change it up and go with one of your famous sayings like (* i dont know how to spell it) “gow-lee” or something like that? Or are all those taken as well?

[@TheFoodExperience]

Those look incredible Neal! I love that Jack Daniels barbecue sauce. Haven't had any in a bit.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Typically not a fan...but these were perfect for sure...

[@rydj807]

This is pretty much how I make my wings!!!!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Heck yeah...worth it for sure

[@twallaceii]

Hey Neil, Would you deep frying on the pit boss ultimate? Would it scratch the grill surface?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I would not...I think the Instructions say do not use high....high is needed because the lack of power to get the oil hot enough....

[@twallaceii]

@@TheFlatTopKing thank you!

[@Insaniac99]

What do you do with oil after you pan fry with it? or do you pan fry enough that you just set it aside for the next meal?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I just cool and stain....then will add fresh and old when using again

[@timr135]

Hey Neal. Do you have a link for the bowls and the pan you used to fry the wings? Thank you. I so want to do this!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I do not...we actually bought them on clearance at Kroger about 4 years ago..

[@curtdunlap6818]

I was never a fan of barbecue sauce, but those looked good enough to eat. I used to frequent a Bonanza Steakhouse for their food bar alone. They had some kind of black pepper based seasoning on their chicken wings that I loved. That Bonanza is gone and so is their wings, and I have never been able to reproduce the seasoning.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Completely understand...we had a restaurant here and had something I liked that I can not replicate ...grill flavor

[@countysecession]

It's fall where you live? Do you live in northern Canada? Because it's still smoking hot here in West Texas.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

ahahhah this week will be mid 60s in the morning...here...leaves on the ground....football playing in schools...

[@alans6767]

Do you think you could vacuum seal and freeze them for a later date?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

oooohhhhh absolutely....

[@tookietyme1178]

What temp do you smoke the wings at ? i heard you say for 1.5 hours

[@TheFlatTopKing]

250....

[@bmc007]

Done smoked.. done fried.. never thought to do both🤦🏻‍♂️.. like you said, tailgating is knocking on the door and these will make it easier on Saturdays.. can't wait to take these to Samford baby! Go Dawgs! boo Vols.. just kidding guys.. Got tickets to Knoxville this year and would be AWESOME to grill in parking lot this year with both teams 10-0🤞.. GREAT VID GUYS!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

WOW...depending on the AL...game it could be the game of the year...GBO

[@hmccoy5507]

yum

[@bakingnanaskitchen4799]

Licking my fingers and smacking my chops. 😋 Serious question. Drumettes or Flats? I am all about the flats. Nicely done.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Thank you...honestly all of them ahhahaha I will eat em all..

[@charlie0437]

I gotta try this! Thnks! ❤ Suzie n Tn

[@michaelmiller8914]

I love smoked wings, but can't get that crispy outside like deep frying offers. Definitely got to give this a try

[@TheFlatTopKing]

You should...best of both worlds for sure

[@mscheetz14]

What’s the pan you use to deep fry in on the griddle Neil?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

it was a 15in cake pan...lodge 10 in cast iron

[@mscheetz14]

Thanks!

[@JohnGrit]

Did I miss your Fry pan on your list? can you link me please?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

no its not on there...just an old cake pan...

[@alf3553]

On one camping/fishing trip we didn’t really want the mess or had the time to grill up some chicken so I grilled them at home & tossed them in a vacuum bag with some sauce, on chicken day it was as simple as throwing the bag in boiling water & drinking some beer 🍺 until the chicken was ready.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Absolutely....thats what its about....

[@jameshuss1828]

Woooow ! Forget what all I said ! These ne spatulas are amazing ! Game changer like a knife through hot butter ! I put them through a tough test !. Ya ! Good to go ! I am happy !!!! Thank you sir !Sooooo much better than Blackstone !!!!! The chiseled edge is to aggressive just as you said !!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

ahhaha Plus the flexibility to flip tender eggs...cleaning your griddle..scrapping this without damaging...

[@Rennagade_king]

I gotta get this written recipe too so I don’t mess things up!! 😂😂

[@tdwayne1]

Looks good Neal as always..I mean, hell you can't beat wings that smoked, and fried.. plus...the hot wings are always showing Tenn. colors.. GO VOLS..

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Amen...GBO

[@masterlee4370]

I gotta invest in a smoker. Just too many awesome recipes, I noticed these wings were $1.98lb. My daughter has a "Super 1 Foods" which is part of the Brookshire Grocery Chain right by her house. They had a Pilgrims Pride brand on sale 97 cents a pound but she lives a 100 miles away. Probably were frozen too and not fresh like your Tyson one's. I love how you did 3 different ones too. I know there are a lot more combinations, but not sure what they are as I have never been to a Hooter's. Wife says we don't need to go there. But we never do wings at home, something I would love to do. Curious to know if you keep your griddles covered or uncovered. If uncovered how go they hold up to the elements? Great Video!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Well I have the covered porch so that definitely helps...I would always suggest a hard cover for sure...I understand the soft ones...but in the south...and this is only my opinion...people think that soft covers keep all moisture out....I think opposite...I think in the humid areas the rain and common moisture evaporates and get trapped in the soft covers....thus adding moisture...if soft covers are used it needs to be "used" taken off etc...to let breath

[@shermantomlinson2839]

Do you take the pen feathers off??

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Nope....thats how we get em crispy..ahhahha

[@genekersten7165]

Looks great. Going to try some with some sweet soy sauce.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Sounds great!

[@stonerscravings]

I’m not a huge wing fan and i wanted one.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

thats the goal or sure...

[@jaramykaufman6921]

Just seen the LOCO flat top at Home Depot... looks amazing ... would love to see your thoughts..

[@TheFlatTopKing]

I do have some....the biggest is the fact it takes 100 percent power to operate...plus although it has a thermostat...it does not necessarily keep those temps...bleed over etc..

[@jaramykaufman6921]

Bummer, all features no fire. Lol. Thanks for all the great videos. After watching the one on the Weber grill with the insert I'm thinking that's the way I'm going to go. I have a 13 year old Summit grill that has been great but they don't make a full insert for it. Space is an issue for me so a 2 in one that performs well is awesome. Keep up the great work!

[@TheFlatTopKing]

@@jaramykaufman6921 Just to be open and completely honest...I absolutely love mine...no if ands about it...not only for the griddle...but the dang Grill is awesome as well...

[@johnnymiller7786]

Like I said for the naming video. Amy tastes the bbq wing with the new rub and says “ oh dang that’s good. Therefore, new bbq rub must be “Dang That”.

[@shrewdcritic83]

They look pretty litty

[@TheFlatTopKing]

👊👊

[@dieselXJ]

Nice, next time try east west wings instead of barbecue. East West is 50/ 50 barbecue Teriyaki sauce

[@famcontreras93]

"Ambience In the Fall"... It's still August

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Yeah....leaves on the ground here....trees turning...mid 60's this week in the mornings...so yeah its fall...

[@paulpsathas3710]

OH. MY. GOD!!! Like I've said before I have lived half my life in Buffalo, NY and all I did was work in restaurants, including one that is known to have the best wings in the city, and I worked those fryers so I know my way around a wing....and those looked soooooooo freaking good dude!!! Bravo as always!! And all that talk about tailgating and taking requests...this is the time of year that I start eating beer brats in sickening amounts lol!! Any chance of seeing your version of bratwurst on the flat top?!! 😄😄

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Heck yeah....lets do something....any ideas....

[@paulpsathas3710]

Beer, caramelized onions, mustard, pretzel rolls, muenster cheese??? Apples, hard cider, kraut?? Lol, I LOVE brats in the fall, especially if I'm watching football!!@@TheFlatTopKing

[@jhaas68865]

I have a smoker and gas grill (trying to convince the wife to let me get s small flat top and almost there). Smoking the wings and then getting that high heat to crisp it up is awesome. You get that awesome flavor and the skin is not rubbery.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

Best of both worlds....what about a griddle insert for your gas grill....

[@shaunm1475]

I have a griddle insert for my gas grill...it certainly does not disappoint.

[@MrAirtaz]

They look great. But when smoking on the grill, the meat should probably not be touching each other. This allows the smoke to go all around the meat. Another thing, you are frying wings on a blacktop. Why not just on the stove? Is propane cheaper in your area?

[@rodderbob]

"Extra Mild Wing Sauce"...............................isn't that an oxymoron? And here I thought we were making progress with Miss Amy on hot sauces. Nice process again. Some probably think it's a bit fussy, but elevating the outcome usually takes extra effort for the win.

[@TheFlatTopKing]

hahahha You aint wrong...on both comments...ahhahaha

[@ChrisBQue]

BBQ Seasoning? BBQ that?

[@TheFlatTopKing]

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