Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Most of us think of Buffalo wings as bar food, but with their accompaniment of celery sticks and creamy blue-cheese dressing, they make a fine casual meal. These wings are hot, but if you like them incendiary, pass extra Tabasco sauce at the table. Ingredients:
4 pounds chicken wings |
3 tablespoons cooking oil |
4 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 3/4 teaspoons salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne |
2/3 cup mayonnaise |
1/3 cup sour cream |
1/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup) |
2 scallions including green tops, chopped |
5 teaspoons vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper |
1/4 cup ketchup |
1 tablespoon tabasco sauce |
8 ribs celery, cut into sticks |
Directions:
1. Heat the oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the wings, oil, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the cayenne. Arrange the wings in a single layer on two large baking sheets. Bake until just done, about 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, scallions, 1 teaspoon of the vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, the remaining 4 teaspoons vinegar, and the Tabasco sauce. Add the wings and toss to coat. Serve the wings with the celery sticks and blue-cheese dressing alongside.
4. Menu Suggestions: Pair these wings with more finger food. Corn on the cob would go nicely. Roasted potato wedges are a good alternative and can be cooked alongside the wings.
5. Wine Recommendation: Beer is a no-brainer with the salt, spice, and heat of this barfly classic. For a more festive alternative, serve a crisp sparkling wine; it will refresh the palate and tame the heat of the dish.
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