Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • salt (optional)
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons Frank's red hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • blue cheese dressing

Method

  • Chop off the tip of each chicken wing, and discard it.
  • Chop the wing in half (cutting at the joint) to make 2 pieces.
  • Grind on fresh black pepper and sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a deep skillet, Dutch oven, or deep-fat fryer until it starts to pop and sizzle (around 400 degrees F).
  • Add half the chicken wings and cook until they're golden and crisp, stirring or shaking occasionally.
  • When done, remove them to drain on paper towels and cook the remaining wings.
  • Melt the butter or margarine over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, add the hot sauce and the 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
  • Stir well and remove from the flame immediately.
  • Place the chicken on a warm serving platter, pour the sauce on top, and serve with Blue cheese dressing.