Description
These crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings are fried until golden brown and tossed in a zesty homemade sauce featuring hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and fresh lemon juice. Paired with cool blue cheese dressing and crunchy celery sticks, they deliver the perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
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 medium bowl.
- Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut the celery into sticks and chill until serving time.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- 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, crispy, and cooked through.
- Remove the wings and drain briefly on paper towels.
- Transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with chilled 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 hotter version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
Prepare the blue cheese dressing up to 3 days in advance.
The Buffalo sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated before use.
For best texture, fry the wings just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or seasoned fries.
Pair with burgers, sandwiches, or a game-day appetizer spread.
Ideal for tailgating, sports parties, and casual entertaining.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS #5 (Spicy Pub-Style Wings with Blue Cheese Dip)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the blue cheese dressing by combining the mayonnaise-style dressing and sour cream in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the crumbled blue cheese until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut the celery into sticks and chill until serving time.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- 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, crispy, and cooked through.
- Remove the wings and drain briefly on paper towels.
- Transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with chilled 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 hotter version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
Prepare the blue cheese dressing up to 3 days in advance.
The Buffalo sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated before use.
For best texture, fry the wings just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or seasoned fries.
Pair with burgers, sandwiches, or a game-day appetizer spread.
Ideal for tailgating, sports parties, and casual entertaining.
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Inspired by traditional Buffalo winghouse recipes featuring crispy fried wings coated in a tangy hot sauce and served with creamy blue cheese dressing and fresh celery.
Source: All Recipes
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
