Game Day Sweet Heat Wings

Ingredients

Serves 4-6 (about 3 lb wings). Time: about 45 minutes on the grill, plus 1-12 hours to dry the skin.

• 3 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda), for crispier skin
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Frisco Sizzlin' Sweet Heat BBQ Seasoning, a good even coat, plus a little for finishing
• Celery and carrot sticks and a cool dip, for serving

Steps

1. Pat the wings very dry. Toss them with the baking powder and set them on a rack over a sheet pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1-12 hours so the skin dries out.
2. Toss the wings with the oil and season them well with Sizzlin' Sweet Heat.
3. Set up the grill for two-zone heat: one side hot, one side with no fire. Aim for 350-375F on the lid thermometer.
4. Lay the wings on the cool side, close the lid, and cook 30-40 minutes, turning once halfway.
5. Move them over direct heat for the last 3-5 minutes, turning often, to crisp the skin. Stay right there: the sweet side of the blend browns fast over open flame.
6. Wings are safe at 165F, but they're better at 175-185F, when the fat has rendered and the meat pulls off the bone.
7. Give them a light second dusting of seasoning right off the grill if you want more kick. Serve hot.