Hickory Maple Glazed Wings

Ingredients

• 36 chicken wingettes, or 18 whole chicken wings, tips removed and halved
• 1/4 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
• 1/2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
• Oil for deep frying

Procedure

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in maple syrup then dredge in cornmeal and fry at 350° in batches for 12 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack.
2. Combine 6 tbsp maple syrup with remaining ingredients. Add wings and toss to coat. Serve.