Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

• 3 lbs chicken wings, split
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 stalks celery, cut into sticks

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This helps them get crispy.

2. 2

   Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).

3. 3

   Fry the wings in small batches for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.

4. 4

   While wings cook, make the sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce and garlic powder (optional pinch) until smooth.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic powder together to make the dip. Refrigerate until serving.

6. 6

   Toss the fried wings in the warm buffalo sauce to coat completely.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.