Dillightful Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 3 lb chicken wings, split
• 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
• 2 tbsp BBQ rub
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup Dillightful BBQ Sauce
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
• Ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the wings extremely dry. Toss with baking powder, rub, garlic and salt; refrigerate uncovered 2–8 hours for crisper skin.

2. 2

   Heat the smoker to 275°F. Arrange wings in one layer and smoke for 45 minutes, turning once.

3. 3

   Raise the cooker to 400°F or move the wings to direct heat. Cook 15–25 minutes, turning often, until crisp and at least 175°F near the bone.

4. 4

   Warm the sauce with butter and pickle juice. Toss the hot wings until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Return to the grill for 3–5 minutes to set the glaze. Serve immediately with dressing and pickles.