Description
These traditional Buffalo Chicken Wings are fried until crispy and golden, then brushed with a spicy butter-hot sauce glaze. Paired with a chunky blue cheese dipping sauce, they offer the perfect balance of heat and cool creaminess that has made Buffalo wings a beloved classic.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, buttery, tangy, creamy, savory
Equipment Needed
Deep fryer or large heavy skillet
Ingredients
For the Wings
18 chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup hot pepper sauce
For the Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the hot pepper sauce until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat approximately 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the wings in batches without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings and drain on paper towels.
- Brush or toss the hot wings with the spicy butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dipping sauce.
Instructions for Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
- Place the crumbled blue cheese in a small bowl.
- Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Whisk in the mayonnaise until blended.
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and wine vinegar.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Increase the hot pepper sauce to ⅓ cup for extra heat.
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the sauce for a spicier version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
Prepare the dipping sauce up to 3 days in advance.
The wings can be fried earlier in the day and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, or a variety of game-day appetizers.
Perfect for tailgating, sports parties, and casual gatherings.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE #2 (Crispy Wings with Cool Creamy Dip)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the hot pepper sauce until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat approximately 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the wings in batches without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings and drain on paper towels.
- Brush or toss the hot wings with the spicy butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dipping sauce.
- Instructions for Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
- Place the crumbled blue cheese in a small bowl.
- Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Whisk in the mayonnaise until blended.
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and wine vinegar.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Increase the hot pepper sauce to ⅓ cup for extra heat.
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the sauce for a spicier version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
Prepare the dipping sauce up to 3 days in advance.
The wings can be fried earlier in the day and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, or a variety of game-day appetizers.
Perfect for tailgating, sports parties, and casual gatherings.
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Inspired by the original Buffalo wing tradition that pairs crispy fried wings coated in spicy butter sauce with rich and creamy blue cheese dressing.
Source: Food Network
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 6 servings)
Calories: 465
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fat: 39 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg
Sodium: 850 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 1 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings Difficulty: Easy
