Are you ready for some Football!!! Here is a great recipe for the Super Bowl on Sunday

Chicken Wings

These wings are perfect for tailgating! The wing sauce gives them a nice kick while the blue cheese dressing cools them off. You might want to make a double batch.

INGREDIENTS

20 whole chicken wings, washed well and patted dry

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 Wing Sauce, 1 recipe: below page

Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Separate the chicken wings into drummettes and wings, discarding the wing tip joint. Place chicken wings and drummettes into a large, zip-top plastic bag or large brown paper bag. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add the seasoned flour to the plastic bag and toss to coat well.

Pour the chicken pieces and excess flour onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Allow the chicken to sit on the floured baking sheet to dry out for about 1 hour.

Preheat fryer or a large stockpot filled halfway with vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.

Add chicken to hot oil and fry until cooked through and crispy, about 10 to 13 minutes.

Wing Sauce:

This is a great sauce for wings or on pretty much anything.

DIRECTIONS

In a medium size sauce pan combine the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Using a hand blender, slowly blend in the butter until the mixture is smooth.

The sauce can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for several months. The sauce can be reheated over a low heat while constantly whisking to reincorporate the butter.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups crystal hot sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 pound unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Serve immediately or store, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week before serving.