Ingredients

Peanut oil, for frying

4 lb. chicken wings (about 40), separated into 2 pieces, wing tips removed, rinsed

12 tbsp. margarine

1 cup hot sauce, preferably Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

1 ⅓ cups chunky blue cheese dressing

4 ribs celery, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3″ sticks

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 200°. Pour oil to a depth of 2″ in a 6-qt. Dutch oven, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Dry wings thoroughly with paper towels, and working in batches, fry wings until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer wings to a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm until all wings are fried.

  2. Heat margarine in a 12″ deep-sided skillet over medium heat; stir in hot sauce until smooth. Add wings, and toss until completely coated. Serve wings in a large bowl with dressing and celery on the side.