Do both... smofried!!
Might as well practice. I brined, slathered with mayonaise, rub and it always turns out fantastic. You know you never want to do something on a first try, for a group....so a fella needs to practice a little. Delicious, delicious practice.
I am actually planning on trying this. My neighbor is frying his so I asked him if I could fry mine after I take it out of the smoker for about 3 minutes I am guessing to crisp up the skin.