The original buffalo chicken wings were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The actual recipe for the Anchor Bar’s Buffalo Chicken Wings is kept a closely guarded secret by the family, but you will find that the following Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe tastes a lot like theirs. During football season, Buffalo Chicken Wings are probably the most served appetizer during the game! The are known by Buffalo natives as “wings”, and many restaurants will offer wings on the menu as mild, medium or hot.
24 (about 4 pounds) chicken wings
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil
4 teaspoons butter
2 to 5 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Celery sticks
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons onion, finely-chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, garlic, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, blue cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.