Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings with Chips & Garlic Dip
Donal's Notes
I remember being very confused as a kid as to how buffaloes could have wings. As I'm sure you know, they are in fact chicken wings. Something you might not know is that the name 'Buffalo wings' actually comes from the place of their origin, Buffalo NY, in the USA. But the story that buffaloes might have an ability to fly will still always go down well with with any younger guests! These wings are damn tasty and should be served with some crispy celery to cool your mouth down!
SERVES
8
For the blue cheese dip:
Chips:
Saucepan
Wooden spoon
2 large roasting trays
Large bowl
Large spoon
Tongs
Food processor
Spatula
Large heavy-based pot
Slotted spoon
Baking tray
Chopping board
Chopping knife
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Gas mark 6. Whisk the butter, hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and black pepper together in a saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
2
Arrange the chicken wings on a large roasting tray and pour over half the sauce. Toss to coat and bake in the oven for 40 minutes until cooked through. Once cooked through, place the wings in a large bowl and pour over the remaining sauce then toss lightly until coated in the sauce.
3
To make the blue cheese dip, peel the garlic and add to a food processor along with the soured cream, blue cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
4
While the wings are in the oven, wash and cut the potatoes into chips.
5
Place the chips in a large, heavy-based pot or casserole dish and pour over the sunflower oil until it covers them. Place over a high heat and bring to a steady boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes before gently moving with tongs to loosen any that are stuck to the base. Continue to cook for a further 10 minutes or so or until they turn golden-brown.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Season generously with sea salt.
7
Serve the chips alongside the wings, dip and celery sticks.
