Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely grated red onions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• peanut oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• kosher sald and fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 lbs chicken wings, split at the joint, tip removed
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon pureed chipotle chile in adobo
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 -2 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, quartered

Instructions

1. Make the sauce: Combine the yogurt, blue cheese, red onion, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

2. Make the wings: Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large high-sided pan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°.

3. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder and he garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Season the wings with salt an pepper and add in batches to the flour mixture to lightly coat. Tap off the excess flour, add the wings to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.

4. Bring the vinegar, chipotle puree, the remaining 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder and the chili powder to a simmer in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, the honey and butter until smooth. Add the wings and toss to coat.