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This is a common feature during the American Football championship season. Buffalo wings are called so because they were first invented in Buffalo, NY. Conventionally Buffalo wings are deep fried, however, if you do not have a deep fryer at home, but want to cook a meal of Buffalo wings, it is ideal to use a recipe that calls for the wings to be broiled after they are marinated in a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

Wings

2 lb chicken wings (about 12 wings)

3 Tbsp butter, melted

4 Tbsp bottled hot pepper sauce

1 tbsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp black pepper

Celery sticks (optional)

Blue Cheese Dip

½ cup sour cream

½ cup crumbled blue cheese

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp white wine vinegar or white vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

Method

Wings

1.slice off wing tips. Either discard or keep them for other use like making stock. Cut wings at the joint. Place chicken wing pieces in a plastic bag. Put aside. Remember: when chopping raw chicken, it is best to use a cutting board reserved specifically cutting uncooked chicken. Wash thoroughly when done. Do not allow raw chicken juices to come in contact with other food.

2.Create a marinade by mixing together the melted butter, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, pepper, and black pepper. Pour all except 2 tablespoons of the marinade over the chicken pieces in the plastic bag. Keep back marinade for brushing after the pieces are removed from the oven. Close bag and let marinate at room temperature for half hour. When marinating is finished, drain marinade and throw away bag.

3.Place wing pieces on the rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 10 minutes on each side, until chicken is tender and not pink. Take out of oven and brush with reserved marinade.

Serve with Blue Cheese Dip and celery sticks.

This recipe yields about 24 pieces (about 12 appetiser servings).

Blue Cheese Dip

Combine dip ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth. Cover and chill for up to a week.