Day 14, Lex Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Wings had always been my favourite.  I used to work at TGIF and this would always be on top of my list when i wanted to eat from the menu of TGIF.  I learned from a good friend that it is good to pair Wings with Caesar Salad.  According to Wiki and other recipes in the web, buffalo wings is normally prepared with a cayenne pepper sauce and melted butter or margarine are the basis of the sauce.  You may choose to have it mild, medium or hot.  The wings are usually deep-fried in oil, drained, mixed with the sauce and shaken to coat the wings.

1-BUFFALO WINGS with the basic sauce

                                                                                                                            

The recipe below is a recipe based upon the basic ingredients above and a bit asian inspired.  I made two variations yesterday of this dish. No doubt that this is the most requested wing recipe at home.  

2-LEX BUFFALO WINGS

1     kg      chicken wings
1     tsp     salt
oil for deep frying
1     tsp     paprika powder
1     tsp     cayenne pepper
1/4  cup    butter
1     bottle   tabasco sauce
1/4  cup     thai sweet chili sauce

Sauce:
3     tbs     mayonnaise
1/4  cup    sour cream
100 grams     bleu cheese, crumbled
1     tsp     lemon juice
1     tsp     worcestershire sauce (optional)
dash of garlic powder (optional)



Heat oil in a deep fryer to 190 degrees C (375F).  Salt the the chicken wings before frying.  Fry the salted wings in hot oil for 10-15 minutes or until the wings are done. Remove from heat and place wings in a bowl.  Set aside for a minute and prepare quickly the hot sauce.

In a small sauce pan, melt the butter, add the paprika and cayenne powder, tabasco sauce and the thai sweet chili sauce.  Pour the hot sauce over the chicken wings and mix very well until the wings are well coated.  Put the coated chicken wings in a serving platter and serve with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

Combine all the ingredients of the sauce in a small bowl.  Mix well and pour over a ramekin.