Recipe: Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings with Light Ranch Dressing (baked)

BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS

LIGHT RANCH DRESSING:
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE WINGS:
5 tablespoons (1/2 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups Crystal Hot Sauce
16 chicken wings (about 2 pounds)
Nonstick cooking spray
Celery and carrot sticks, for serving

TO MAKE THE RANCH DRESSING:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, dill, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, onion flakes, and garlic powder. Stir in the salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.

TO MARINATE THE CHICKEN:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat, add the hot sauce, and stir to combine.

Rinse the chicken wings with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the wings in a large resealable plastic bag, cover with the marinade to coat evenly, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 3 to 5 hours or overnight.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Remove the wings from the refrigerator 15 minutes prior to cooking. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some of the marinade clinging to them. Pour the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve for basting while baking.

Bake the wings for 15 minutes, then turn the wings over and baste with the reserved marinade. Return the wings to the oven and bake for 15 minutes more, or until cooked through. Discard the unused marinade.

TO SERVE:
Serve with light ranch dressing and celery and carrot sticks.

Makes 16 wings
Adapted from source: Mr. Sunday's Saturday Night Chicken by Lorraine Wallace