The Ultimate Buffalo Wings Recipe – Crispy, Saucy & with Blue Cheese Dip

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Cut off the wing tips of the chicken wings and save them for stock.

Separate the wings into drumsticks and flats or keep them whole.

Season the wings with a 2:1 ratio of salt to seasonings by weight, using paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, and black pepper.

Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack and refrigerate uncovered for at least a few hours or up to overnight.

Prepare the blue cheese dip by mixing 1 cup blue cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly and adjust seasoning as needed.

Transfer the blue cheese dip to an airtight container and refrigerate.

For the buffalo sauce, combine Frank's hot sauce, unsalted butter, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper in a small saucepan.

Melt the sauce ingredients over medium heat, stirring until blended.

After refrigerating, check the wings; if they are damp, pat them dry.

Heat neutral oil (canola) in a pot to 275°F and fry the wings in batches for about 10 minutes.

Let the wings rest for about 30 minutes after the first fry.

Increase the oil temperature to 375°F and fry the wings again in batches until golden and crispy.

Toss the fried wings in a bowl with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Plate the wings and serve with blue cheese dip and celery and carrot sticks.

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