Jan 23, 2013 One thing I do know, however, is that wings are man food. I’ve witnessed enough males trying to one-up each other on Wednesday Wing Night at such-and-such pub to know this is fact. That doesn’t mean ladies don’t love them, too. We just do so with a touch more restraint, I think. Buffalo wings are typically cooked naked, then liberally tossed with a butter-hot sauce mixture and served with a cooling, creamy blue cheese dip. What I don’t get is why they’re always deep-fried, when they’re SO DELICIOUS and PERFECTLY CRISPY baked in the oven, with no additional fat (as chicken skin has plenty to share). I’m not snubbing fat (as evidenced by the generous butter bath these babies took…) – but why deep fry AND butter bathe, if deliciousness ensues with just the latter? I mean, let’s not be excessive. You can add more hot sauce or cayenne to suit your tastebuds’ need for punishment. The recipe, as written, has a good amount of fire – your nose might run a bit, but you won’t need to chug a gallon of milk for relief. This blue cheese dressing – I have no words. Sometimes I just hit the nail right on the creamy-pungent-tangy head, and this is one of those times. The lemon juice is non-negotiable – it’s the secret ingredient that takes it from ordinary to vibrant.
