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Healthier Hot Wings
Hot Wing Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 pounds chicken wings
Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce Ingredients
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 pound crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, minced
1 teaspoon vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ribs celery, cut into sticks
Instructions:
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce and salt.
Pat the wings dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl. Pour half the buffalo sauce over them and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate for 20 to 30 minutes on the counter or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reserve the remaining hot sauce. If refrigerated, remove the wings 20 minutes prior to cooking.
Position an oven rack 6 to 8 inches below the broiling element and turn on the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Remove the wings from the marinade and shake off any excess. Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a little apart. Discard the marinade. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, then turn. Broil for another 10 to 12 minutes. The wings are done when the skin is crispy and the meat pulls easily from the bones.
Pour the remaining hot sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, green onions, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Toss the wings with the remaining hot sauce and serve warm with creamy blue cheese sauce for dipping and celery sticks alongside.
*Tailgating Tip – to keep wings warm, put in portable crockpot and keep on low or simmer. You can also use aluminum foil pans or chaffing dishes to keep your wings hot!
