6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. hot pepper sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
18 chicken wings, about 3 lbs. disjointed with the tips discarded
Bleu cheese dipping sauce, recipe follows

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add hot sauce and remove from heat. In a large fry pan or deep fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry wings in batches without crowding until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Brush wings with spicy butter and serve warm with bleu cheese dipping sauce.

BLEU CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE:

1/4 lb. bleu cheese, Roquefort, or Gorgonzola
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. wine vinegar
Several dashes of hot pepper sauce, to taste

In small bowl, mash the bleu cheese, leaving some small lumps. Whisk in the mayonnaise until blended. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk to blend well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.