Deep-fried Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

Wings

• 1.8 kg chicken wings, trimmed, discard tips
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 220 g unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup Sriracha sauce
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• Celery stalks, for serving

Dip sauce

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 60 g crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp. sour milk or kefir
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, buttermilk, chives, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Pour 8 cm of vegetable oil into a large, wide saucepan. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the pan and heat the oil over medium-high heat to 190°C.
3. Wings:
   
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the wings with 2 teaspoons of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cornstarch and mix thoroughly.
4. Fry the chicken wings, a few at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Reheat the oil to 190°C (350°F) between batches.
5. Combine melted butter and Sriracha sauce in a large bowl. Transfer the fried wings to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve with blue cheese sauce and celery sticks.