Smoked Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 4 ounces blue cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Place the seasoned chicken wings on the smoker rack. Smoke the wings for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

4. 4

   During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the wings with BBQ sauce to add flavor and moisture.

5. 5

   While the wings are smoking, prepare the blue cheese dip. In a bowl, crumble the blue cheese and mix it with sour cream and buttermilk until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Chop the celery into sticks for serving alongside the wings.

7. 7

   Once the wings are done smoking, remove them from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve the smoked chicken wings hot with the blue cheese dip and celery sticks on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.