Description
These hearty Buffalo Chicken Wings are coated in a robust homemade Buffalo sauce made with tomato sauce, hot sauce, garlic, onion, and fresh lemon juice. Served alongside crunchy celery sticks and a creamy blue cheese dressing, they deliver the classic winghouse experience at home.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, tangy, savory, garlicky, creamy
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
For the Blue Cheese Dressing
½ cup mayonnaise-style dressing
¼ cup sour cream
¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled
For the Buffalo Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
8 ounces tomato sauce
¼ cup hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon salt
For the Wings
3 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed
Vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
4 celery ribs, cut into sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the blue cheese dressing by combining the mayonnaise-style dressing and sour cream in a bowl.
- Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut the celery into serving-size sticks and refrigerate.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the lemon juice, tomato sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Heat frying oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Fry the wings in batches for approximately 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the hot wings in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
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 Buffalo wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
The blue cheese dressing can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.
The Buffalo sauce can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
Fry the wings just before serving for the crispiest texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or potato wedges.
Pair with burgers, sandwiches, or a game-day appetizer spread.
Perfect for sports parties, tailgating, and casual entertaining.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS #4 (Ultimate Winghouse Buffalo Wings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the blue cheese dressing by combining the mayonnaise-style dressing and sour cream in a bowl.
- Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut the celery into serving-size sticks and refrigerate.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the lemon juice, tomato sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Heat frying oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Fry the wings in batches for approximately 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the hot wings in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
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 Buffalo wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
The blue cheese dressing can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.
The Buffalo sauce can be made 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
Fry the wings just before serving for the crispiest texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or potato wedges.
Pair with burgers, sandwiches, or a game-day appetizer spread.
Perfect for sports parties, tailgating, and casual entertaining.
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Inspired by classic Buffalo winghouse recipes that combine crispy fried wings, spicy tomato-based hot sauce, and cool blue cheese dressing for the ultimate contrast of flavors.
Source: Food Network
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 6 servings)
Calories: 510
Protein: 29 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fat: 40 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg
Sodium: 920 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
