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- 2 lbs chicken wings*
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped ripe Lindsay® Olives
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2-3 drops hot sauce (optional)
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