Buffalo Chicken Wings W/ Blue Cheese Dip

Description: These wings are baked, not fried, which simplifies the prep. The recipe was adapted from The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, the bar where these wings were originally served.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar (red is fine too)
• 1/2 cup mild blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 25 chicken wings, tips removed, separated at joint (will have 50 pieces)
• 8 teaspoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2/3 cup hot pepper sauce (Like Louisianna Hot Sauce)
• cayenne pepper

Steps:

1. Mix all dip ingredients and chill overnight if possible.
2. Spread wings out on a lightly oiled cookie sheet.
3. Mix melted butter, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce.
4. Brush butter mixture onto wings.
5. (Can do this ahead and hold for 2 hours maximum if at room temp).
6. Bake at 400° for 20- 30 minutes, or until wings are cooked through.
7. Baste one time during cooking.
8. Sprinkle cayenne during last 5 minutes of cooking for more heat.
9. Serve hot with dip and celery sticks.