Buffalo Bleu Cheese Wings

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. chicken wings, tip removed, drums and flat separated
• 1tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp cornstarch Castello
• Bleu cheese slices,
• Cutinto quarters
• Celery sticks, for serving

Buffalo Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/2cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce
• 1tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions:

1. With a paper towel, pat the wings dry.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
3. Sprinkle the prepared rub over the wings coating evenly.
4. Preheat your grill or smoker to 350ºF(177ºC), indirect heat.
5. Grill your wings for 40 minutes or until a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC) or 190ºF (88ºC) if you like them well done, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
6. To crisp the skin, move the wings to the direct heat side of your grill, turning occasionally until the skin is dark golden or to your liking.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: in a small saucepan on medium-low heat, whisk together hot sauce, honey, and vinegar.
8. Bring to a simmer then stir in the butter.
9. Cook until butter is melted and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
10. Transfer the wings to a bowl and toss with Buffalo sauce until completely coated.
11. Turn your grill up to 400ºF (204ºF).
12. Place the wings on a lined baking tray or cast-iron skillet.
13. Top with Castello Bleu cheese.
14. Place back on the grill for about 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted to your liking.
15. Plate wings and serve with celery sticks and Ranch/Blue cheese for dipping.

Recipe courtesy of the Queen of the Grill, Paula Stachyra