Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          vegetable oil
  18                    chicken wings
   6      tablespoons   melted butter
     1/4  cup           Tabasco sauce
   3                    celery stalks
     1/4  pound         blue cheese or gorgonzola
     1/2  cup           mayonnaise
     1/2  cup           sour cream or yogurt
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   1      tablespoon    white wine vinegar

Preparation:

FOR THE CHICKEN WINGS, cut into sections and discard tips. Heat the oil to a temperature of 375F in a deep-sided pot. Rinse the chicken wings, and pat dry on paper towels. Mix the butter with the Tabasco sauce, and set aside. Fry a batch at a time, being careful not to crowd the pot. Fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain in a single layer on paper towels, and repeat until all wings are fried. As the wings are fried, roll them in the butter mixture. Keep the wings warm in a 200F oven in a single layer. While the wings are frying, make the dressing by combining the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, pepper, lemon juice and vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Break up the cheese with a fork, but do not beat until smooth. To serve, place the wings on a platter or plates, and serve with the dressing and some celery sticks. Makes 36 pieces. The dressing can be prepared up to two days in advance and refrigerated.