Marinated & Grilled Memphis Chicken Wings Recipe

Step by Step Method

FOR THE MARINADE

Step 1

Combine the cayenne, salt, granulated sugar and lime juice in a large bowl, then add the wings, tossing to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Allow the wings to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 2

Soak 2 cups applewood chips in water for 1 hour

Step 3

Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.

FOR THE MEMPHIS DRY RUB

Step 4

Combine the brown sugar, salt, granulated sugar, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl. Any rub that is not used can be stored in a mason jar for up to 1 month.

Step 5

Drain the soaked wood chips and throw them directly on top of the coals.

Step 6

Remove the wings from the marinade, then place on the grate on the indirect side of the grill. Cover the grill with a lid and allow the wings to smoke for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 7

To finish, move the wings to the hot side of the grill to char, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the wings from the grill and add to a mixing bowl. Season liberally with the rub and toss to coat. Serve with Buttermilk Herb Dipping Sauce.

FOR THE BUTTER & HERB DIPPING SAUCE

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, cheese, parsley, chives, dill, garlic, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste. This makes a great salad dressing too--just thin it out with some more buttermilk!

NOTE: Also make sure to have apple-wood wood chips that are soaked (noted in recipe), which helps to make it smokey. But, if you don't have it, you can leave it out

Tips

*NOTE: Also make sure to have applewood wood chips that are soaked (noted in recipe), which helps to make it smokey. But, if you don't have it, you can leave it out*