Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 dozen chicken drummettes (chicken wings with small wing joint removed)
  • 2 cups hot sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 12 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 12 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 14 lb crumbled maytag blue cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten with
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
  • 2 celery ribs, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
  • 2 12 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Place the oil in a deep pan and heat the oil.
  • Place the wings in a glass bowl and pour over 1 cup hot sauce.
  • Stir the wings to mix thoroughly.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream, lemon juice, shallots, and garlic.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the crumbled cheese and blend until smooth.
  • Season the dip with salt, pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Season the flour with seasoning.
  • Dredge the wings in the flour.
  • Dip each wing in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
  • Dredge the wings in the seasoned flour for a second time, coating the wing completely.
  • Fry the wings in batches, until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the wings from the oil and drain on paper-lined plate.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper.
  • After all the wings are fried, place the wings in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Pour the remaining hot sauce over the wings and toss to coat each wing completely.
  • Place the wings on a platter and serve with the blue cheese dip,or ranch, carrots, and celery.
  • (Seasoning).
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.