Recipe Creation: "Truffalo" Wings + Truffle Ranch Sauce

These were inspired by a wings competition (and yes, they did win a trophy) and now I make them on a regular basis.  I mean, what could be better than truffle chicken wings with three kinds of truffle? Especially when you can call them Truffalo Wings! Leave it to me to add a little class to football season ; )

Serves 2-4

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• l lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tbsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp truffle salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup grated truffle pecorino
• 1 tbsp black truffle oil
• 1/3 cup ranch dressing

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 500 degree F and line a large baking sheet with tin foil.
-Toss the wings with the lemon juice in a large bowl.
-Then add the garlic powder, ground pepper, truffle salt, thyme, and cayenne.
-Next add the melted butter and stir thoroughly so the seasoning is evenly distributed.
-Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and rotate the sheet.
-Bake for another 10 minutes, or until wings are browned and cooked through.
-Remove from oven and top with truffle pecorino.
-Whisk the ranch dressing with 1 tbsp truffle oil.
-Enjoy immediately and serve with the truffle ranch dipping sauce.