Ingredients
- 36 chicken wingettes or 18 whole chicken wings, tips removed and halved
- ¼ tsp hickory smoke powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Maple syrup as needed plus 6 tbsp
- Cornmeal as needed
- 3 tbsp Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tbsp finely-grated lemon zest
- Oil for deep frying
Procedure
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in maple syrup, then dredge in cornmeal.
- Heat oil to 350°F, add chicken pieces, and deep fry for 12 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack.
- Combine 6 tbsp maple syrup with remaining ingredients. Add wings and toss to coat. Serve.