DEEP-FRIED SRIRACHA BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Deep-Fried Sriracha Buffalo Wings with Blue Ranch Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 pounds split chicken wings, wing tips removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup sriracha
For serving: celery sticks (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, buttermilk, chives and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fill a large wide pot with about 3 inches of oil. Attach a deep fry thermometer to the side of the pot and bring to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, toss the wings with 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over top and toss to coat thoroughly.
Working in batches, fry the chicken wings until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Return the oil to 375 degrees F between batches.
Whisk the melted butter and sriracha together in a large bowl. Transfer the fried wings to the bowl and toss to coat. Serve with the dipping sauce and celery sticks if using.