Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
• 4 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 8 ribs celery, cut into sticks

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the wings, oil, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the cayenne.
2. Arrange the wings in a single layer on two large baking sheets. Bake until just done, about 25 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the tomato paste, the remaining 4 teaspoons vinegar, and the Tabasco sauce. Add the wings and toss to coat. (Broil for a minute if desired.)
4. Serve the wings with the celery sticks and blue-cheese dressing alongside.