Description
These classic Buffalo Chicken Wings are deep-fried until tender and crispy, then tossed in a simple buttery hot sauce coating. Served with cool blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks, they're a timeless favorite for game days, parties, and casual entertaining.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, buttery, tangy, savory, crispy
Equipment Needed
4-quart saucepan or deep fryer
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings, separated
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup butter, melted
Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
Carrot sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Pour approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large saucepan or deep fryer.
- Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully lower the wings into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Add the hot wings and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, chilled celery sticks, and chilled carrot sticks.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Increase the hot sauce to 2 tablespoons for a spicier wing.
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Mix in a dash of garlic powder for additional flavor complexity.
Make-Ahead Tips
The wings may be fried several hours ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before tossing with sauce.
Blue cheese dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside ranch dressing, potato wedges, or onion rings.
Pair with cold beverages and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Perfect for tailgating, watch parties, and casual gatherings.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS #3 (Crispy Buffalo Bar Classic)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Pour approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large saucepan or deep fryer.
- Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully lower the wings into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the wings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Add the hot wings and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, chilled celery sticks, and chilled carrot sticks.
Nutrition
Notes
Increase the hot sauce to 2 tablespoons for a spicier wing.
Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Mix in a dash of garlic powder for additional flavor complexity.
Make-Ahead Tips
The wings may be fried several hours ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before tossing with sauce.
Blue cheese dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside ranch dressing, potato wedges, or onion rings.
Pair with cold beverages and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Perfect for tailgating, watch parties, and casual gatherings.
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Inspired by the iconic Buffalo wings served in sports bars and pubs throughout the United States, featuring crispy fried wings coated in a simple butter-and-hot-sauce mixture.
Source: All Recipes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 455
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fat: 37 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
