Napoleon Basket Wings
You know what’s better than chicken wings? Smoked wings are also infused with a delicious smoky flavor and tenderness from the Kamado Joe smoker. You know what’s even better than that? JoeTisserie wings with the Napoleon basket. You may be thinking – I already cook wings slow and low and all I have to do is flip them once to cook them evenly. What if you never had to flip your smoked wings again?
Enter the Napoleon basket – a great addition to any JoeTisserie. This fantastic accessory attaches to your existing system, and evenly tumbles your wings. This is the ultimate Kamado Joe rotisserie basket. The net result? You get evenly cooked wings that have a deep smokey flavor that’s evenly distributed across your drums and flats.
Get ready for your new favorite game-day snack… or just keep these in mind the next time you want to impress some friends with your cooking skills. This chicken wing rotisserie basket is a must-have accessory.
What is a Napoleon Basket?
The Napoleon rotisserie grill basket is a barbecue accessory that allows you to attach a basket to most rotisserie systems. One of the most common in grilling circles us pairing it with the JoeTisserie. This rotisserie basket allows you to place fish, chicken wings, shellfish into a rotating basket that’s roasted over your open Kamado Joe flame. Napoleon basket owners will also know that can you can even cook French fries. The Napoleon basket is an amazing way to cook your chicken wings evenly to the perfect crisp. The stainless steel basket allows for simple clean-up and reduces the amount of oils that you would traditionally use.
How to make JoeTisserie Wings
Many recipes call for adding your favorite chicken rub. We prefer to smoke our wings with the simple ingredients of olive oil, salt and pepper. The chicken wings taste amazing without any additional spices, but its also easy to dress so each one of your guests can add the amount of hot sauce or barbeque sauces. Check out our JoeTisserie wings recipe and let us know what you think! This easy to make recipe will be ready to serve in under one hour.
JoeTisserie Wings with Napoleon Basket
Equipment
- 1 Kamado Joe
- 1 JoeTisserie
- 1 Napoleon Basket
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken wings
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salt & pepper
Instructions
- Let chicken wings come to room temperature for 15-30 minutes
- Pat wings dry and remove excess moisture
- Season generously with salt and pepper
- The Kamado Joe should be preheated to 400-425°F
- Add the coated chicken wings to the Napoleon Basket
- Activate the JoeTisserie with the spinning basket
- Roast for 40 minutes or until chicken is 165°F
Where do I buy a Napoleon basket?
Napoleon baskets can be purchased both online and offline. Almost any store that sells Kamado Joe products will have Napoleon baskets available for sale. If you’re looking for quick delivery, buying on Amazon is always a great option.
Do I need a JoeTisserie for a Napoleon basket?
The short answer is yes, you can do. Check out prices for the system here. The JoeTisserie system is what allows you to have a rotisserie over the Kamado Joe. The constant rotating action is what allows the wings to be cooked evenly. It also works great for shellfish and vegetables that constantly need to be turned.
Does a JoeTisserie work with a Big Green Egg?
Yes, all JoeTisseries work with the Big Green Egg. For some reason, the BGE does not have its own version of this accessory. Just ensure you are buying the right size that fits the Big Green Egg and you will be able to rotisserie anything from whole chickens to picanha in no time.
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