Gas-fired “Over-the-Pit” Buffalo wings

Ingredients

• 38g (⅓ cup) mayonnaise
• 75g (⅓ cup) sour cream
• 75g (⅓ cup) buttermilk dressing
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon onion, pressed
• 113g (4 ounces) soft Gorgonzola (or your favorite blue cheese), crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced (optional)
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• Pinch of white pepper
• 75g (⅔ cup) salted butter, melted
• 312g (1 cup) Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• 2 tablespoon white vinegar (optional)
• 3 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 50g (1⁄2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large celery stalk, peeled, cut in thirds lengthwise and cut into finger-length pieces
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut in thirds lengthwise and cut into finger-length pieces (optional)
• 2 dozen chicken wings cut into flats and drumettes (about 2 lb or 1 kg)
• 132g (⅔ cup) vegetable oil