Creole-Cajun Wings With Blue Cheese Garlic Dip

Name: Creole-Cajun Wings With Blue Cheese Garlic Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: oil (for deep frying); 1 (4 lb) package chicken wings, cut at joints and tips discarded; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, melted; ¼ cup hot pepper sauce; 1 (12 ounce) jarrefrigerated blue cheese dressing; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can baby shrimp, rinsed and chopped; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground mustard; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

oil (for deep frying)
1 (4 lb) package chicken wings, cut at joints and tips discarded
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup hot pepper sauce
1 (12 ounce) jarrefrigerated blue cheese dressing
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can baby shrimp, rinsed and chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1
For dip, combine all dip ingredients.
2
Mix well, cover and chill for 2 hours.
3
For wings, heat oil to 350F in a skillet or deep fryer.
4
Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, 10 to 12 minutes or until juices run clear.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
Combine tomato sauce, butter and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl.
7
Add wings; toss to coat and let sit for 15 minutes.
8
Remove wings from sauce; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
9
Place wings in a 13 x 9-inch pan and cover.
10
Bake in a 350F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
11
Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.
12
Baste wings with pan drippings and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: oil (for deep frying), 1 (4 lb) package chicken wings, cut at joints and tips discarded, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, Creole-Cajun Wings With Blue Cheese Garlic Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!