Buffalo wings

Directions

1. Cut off the wing tips and toss them in the trash or save them for stock. At the joint, cut the wings into two parts.
2. In a saucepan, combine the butter, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
3. In a big, deep pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°F. In small batches, deep fry the chicken wings until they are cooked through and crispy on the outside, around 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a baking pan lined with paper towels and keep warm in a 200°F oven while you deep fry the rest.
4. In a big mixing bowl, pour the sauce. Toss the fried chicken wings with the sauce in the mixing bowl. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing right away.