Marinated & Grilled Memphis Chicken Wings Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• *FOR MARINADE*
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (can adjust depending on your level of hot)
• kosher salt (big pinch of)
• granulated sugar (pinch of)
• 2 limes (juice of)
• 2 pounds chicken wings
• *FOR MEMPHIS DRY RUB*
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt (Can adjust. I always do in order to control how much seasoning to add)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (butcher grind)
• 1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian or Smoked)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons celery seed
• Buttermilk Herb Dipping Sauce (recipe follows, for serving, optional)
• wood chips (applewood chips - refer to NOTE or "what else you need" at bottom of page)
• *Buttermilk and Herb Dipping Sauce*
• 1 cup full-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely sliced chives
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• Zest of 1 lemon and juice of 1/2 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper