Buffalo Chicken Wings

1-1/2 lbs. chicken wings (about 8), wing tips removed

1 C vegetable oil

3 T melted butter

2 T red wine vinegar

1/2 t ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/3 C blue cheese, crumbled (2 oz.)

1/4 C cream cheese (2 oz.)

2 T mayonnaise

2 T dry sherry

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1/4 t each celery salt and garlic powder

Using kitchen shears, cut each wing into 2 pieces. In a large deep skillet, heat oil over moderate heat to 365 degrees F or until a 1 inch cube of bread turns golden in 1 minute. Fry the wings for about 5 minutes or until cooked through, then transfer to paper towels.

In a pie plate or shallow dish combine the butter, vinegar, and ground red pepper. Add chicken wings, toss to coat, then arrange on a warm platter. In a small bowl blend remaining ingredients and serve with chicken wings. Makes 4 servings.