24 broiler-fryer chicken wings
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 c. vegetable oil
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. bottled red hot sauce
1 tsp. white vinegar
Blue Cheese Dressing (recipe below)
Celery sticks

On cutting board, place each chicken wing and cut off tip at first joint; discard tip or save for stock. Cut the remaining wing into 2 parts at the joint. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, place oil and heat to high temperature. Add half the wings and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. Cook remaining wings, repeating process.

While chicken is cooking, place butter in small saucepan and melt over medium temperature; add red hot sauce and vinegar. Pour sauce over wings. Serve with bowl of Blue Cheese Dressing for dipping and celery sticks.

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:

In medium bowl, place 1 cup mayonnaise. Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. Mix well and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.