24 wings (4 lbs.)
Salt & pepper (optional)
4 c. cooking oil
1/4 c. butter
2 to 5 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. white vinegar

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:

1 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice & white vinegar
1/4 c. crumbled bleu cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Cut off tips and separate wings at joint; sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in deep fat fryer or large heavy pot. When quite hot, add 1/2 wings and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When wings are golden brown and crisp, remove and drain well. Add rest of wings; repeat process. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan; add hot sauce, to taste and vinegar. Pour sauce over wings and mix well to cover. Serve with Blue Cheese Dressing and celery sticks.

BLUE CHEESE DIP: Combine above ingredients and chill for 1 hour before serving.