Creole-Cajun Wings

Ingredients

Wings

• Oil (for deep-fat frying)
• 1 (4 pound) package frozen separated chicken wings, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce

Blue Cheese Garlic Dip

• 1 (12 ounce) jar refrigerated blue cheese dressing
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can tiny shrimp, rinsed and chopped
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Instructions

Wings

1. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350 degrees F.
2. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the juices run clear.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Combine tomato sauce, butter and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; add wings and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Remove wings from sauce.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
7. Place wings in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
9. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. Baste wings with pan drippings; serve immediately.
10. If desired, serve with Blue Cheese Garlic Dip.

Blue Cheese Garlic Dip

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
2. Serve with Creole-Cajun Wings, vegetables or crackers.