DRY-RUBBED HOT WINGS with BBQ RANCH DRESSING

Makes 6 to 8 servings

BBQ RANCH DRESSING

⅓ cup (75 g) mayonnaise

¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk

¼ cup (60 g) sour cream

½ tsp dried dill

½ tsp dried parsley

¼ tsp granulated garlic

½ tsp onion powder

1 cup (240 ml) Kansas City BBQ Sauce (here) or store-bought

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

HOT WING RUB

½ cup (115 g) packed light brown sugar

2 tbsp (14 g) paprika

1 tbsp (8 g) chili powder

1 tbsp (7 g) granulated garlic

2 tsp (5 g) onion powder

2 tsp (6 g) dry mustard

1 tbsp (20 g) kosher salt

1 tbsp (6 g) freshly ground black pepper

¼ tsp dried thyme

2 tsp (4 g) cayenne pepper, or more if you like it hotter

3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken wings, drums and flats

Olive oil

Prepare the ranch dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, dill, parsley, granulated garlic, onion powder, BBQ sauce and salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Prepare the rub: In a medium-sized bowl, stir together all the rub ingredients, then set aside. Leftover rub may be stored in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Set up the EGG for 350°F (180°C), indirect with a drip pan. Fill your firebox with natural lump charcoal and with the top and bottom vents wide open, light the fire and close the EGG. After about 10 minutes, close the bottom draft screen. When the temperature nears your 350°F (180°C) target temperature, partially close the bottom vent door and the top of the daisy wheel, leaving both vents 30 percent open. Make minor adjustments as necessary.

In a large bowl, toss the wings with a thin coating of olive oil, then season them with an even layer of the hot wing rub. Once the EGG comes up to temperature, place the wings, skin side down, on the grate. Close the lid and cook for about 25 minutes. Flip the wings so they are skin side up and continue to cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165 to 175°F (73 to 79°C), 25 to 30 minutes.

Transfer the wings to a platter and serve them with a side of BBQ ranch dressing for dipping.