SMOKED WINGS WITH HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE RANCH

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Wings:
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1-1/2 tsp course ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1-1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 5 lbs chicken wings
• Dipping Sauce:
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp minced shallot
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp chopped chives
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 3 tsp seeded chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped fine
• 3 tsp adobo sauce from peppers

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare the wings, combine the spices in a large bowl. Add the chicken wings and toss until well-coated with the spice mixture. Place the wings in a single layer on 1–2 baking sheets. Place the baking sheets in a smoker and smoke at 275° for 3-1/2 hours.
To prepare the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.