There is a controversy about who actually invented these appetizers. The most told story is they were originally served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, by the owner in 1964. Calvin Trillin did a wonderful story about the search for the origin of these tidbits in his book Third Helpings, which is a must-read for any foodie. He points out that the wife of the owner actually came up with the recipe as a way to use up leftover chicken wings, when some favored customers came in after hours.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 dozen chicken wings
- oil for deep frying
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- hot pepper sauce to taste (you can use up to 1 bottle!!)
- celery sticks
