Today on Chewed Up, barbecue legend Melissa Cookston joins us to make smoky, Mexican inspired dry rub chicken wings packed with garlic, onion, Hungarian paprika, ancho chili, cumin, oregano, and just enough heat. Then she finishes them with her own wing sauce and a buttermilk ranch with tarragon. Along the way, we talk live fire cooking, barbecue philosophy, smoke versus sauce, wood choices, competition cooking, and the deeper story behind Melissa’s cookbook Fanning the Flames. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite. Want to Watch? This week’s Giveaway: 3 copies of Melissa’s cookbook Fanning the Flames Want in?