Hot Buffalo Wings

2013-12-09

Cuisine: American, James'
Course: BBQ, Hors d'oeuvre
Skill Level: Uber Easy

Yield : 1 Platter
Servings : 4 to Share
Prep Time : 10m
Cook Time : 25m
Ready In : 35m

I picked this up on my very first travels to the USA in 1987 and have been hooked ever since.

Make sure you make your own Blue Cheese Dip which is a winner everytime!

Ingredients

12 Chicken Wings
Salt & Ground Black Pepper
Celery Sticks cut in to 3" / 75mm batons
"Franks" Buffalo Wing Sauce
Blue Cheese Dip - See Dips Recipe

Method

Step 1

Cut the pointy tip of the wing off and discard or save them for making a stock. Next cut the wing in half by running your knife through the joint. (See images above)

Step 2

Season the wings well with the salt & pepper

Step 3

Traditionally the wings are deep fried until golden and crispy for around 5-7 minutes - But you can roast then in the oven, turning them once for about 15 minutes per side. I usually have the oven quite high on 200° - 220° / 425°F or Gas Mark 7

Step 4

Once the wings are cooked through and golden - toss them in the Buffalo sauce and serve immediately with the blue cheese & celery. I like so serve with a little pot of the Buffalo sauce for extra dipping!