Hickory BBQ Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 24 chicken wings, tip removed, cut in half at the joint
• 10 tbs barbecue sauce
• 1/2 tsp hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 2 1/2 quarts peanut or canola oil
• 3 tbs hickory-flavored seasoning

Procedure

1. Combine sauce and smoke. Set aside.
2. Season chicken evenly with seasoning. Set aside.
3. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Add chicken, and working in batches, cook 10-12 minutes or golden brown, crisp, and cooked through to 165°F. Drain on a cooling rack.
4. Once all chicken has been fried, toss with sauce mixture. Serve warm with blue cheese dressing.