Buffalo Chicken Wing Sampler

This is a "MUST HAVE RECIPE" as it is the basic chicken wing sauce with "SAMPLER VARIATIONS". Found this recipe in our local newspaper.....and I just couldn't pass it by without clipping it and posting it to share with all of you. There must be a variation here that you will love...and maybe a variation to add. Try it...3 ingredients or MORE! Start with the basic ingredients and add your variation of choice.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs chicken wings
• 1⁄2 cup cayenne pepper sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1⁄3 cup  melted butter
• 1  tablespoon chili powder (Tex-Mex variation)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder (Tex-Mex variation)
• 2  tablespoons honey (Asian variation)
• 2  tablespoons  teriyaki sauce (Asian variation)
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger (Asian variation)
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds, to sprinkle on coated wings (Asian variation)
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice concentrate (Sweet n' Spicy variation)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon (Sweet n' Spicy variation)

Directions

1. Deep fry wings in hot oil (400 degrees) for 12 mins until fully cooked and crispy; drain.
2. Combine hot sauce and butter.
3. Dip wings in sauce to coat.
4. Serve wings with celery and blue cheese dressing if desired.
5. NOTE: For equally crispy wings, bake 1 hour at 425 degrees, or grill 30 mins over medium heat.
6. VARIATIONS: Add one of the above variations to hot sauce mixture; heat through.