Description
These classic Buffalo Chicken Wings let you control the heat level with a simple combination of melted butter and hot sauce. Whether baked or fried, the wings develop a crispy exterior before being coated in a rich, spicy sauce and served with cool blue cheese dressing and crisp vegetables.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, buttery, tangy, savory, customizable heat
Equipment Needed
Deep fryer or large heavy pot (optional)
Large baking sheet (if baking)
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings, separated
Vegetable oil, for frying (optional)
¼ pound (1 stick) butter
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Chilled celery sticks, for serving
Chilled carrot sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Choose one of the following cooking methods:
Frying Method:
- Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the wings in batches for approximately 5 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Baking Method:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the wings on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until browned and cooked through.
- While the wings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in hot pepper sauce to taste. Adjust the amount according to your desired heat level.
- Transfer the cooked wings to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the hot butter sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, chilled celery sticks, and chilled carrot sticks.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
For mild wings, use 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce.
For medium wings, use ¼ cup hot sauce.
For extra-hot wings, use ⅓ to ½ cup hot sauce.
Add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for additional heat.
Make-Ahead Tips
Bake or fry the wings several hours ahead and reheat before saucing.
The butter sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with ranch dressing or extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, potato skins, or fresh vegetables.
Perfect for tailgating, game-day parties, and casual entertaining.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS #6 (Customize-Your-Heat Buffalo Wings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Choose one of the following cooking methods:
- o Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- o Fry the wings in batches for approximately 5 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- o Remove and drain on paper towels.
- o Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- o Arrange the wings on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- o Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until browned and cooked through.
- While the wings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in hot pepper sauce to taste. Adjust the amount according to your desired heat level.
- Transfer the cooked wings to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the hot butter sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, chilled celery sticks, and chilled carrot sticks.
Nutrition
Notes
For mild wings, use 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce.
For medium wings, use ¼ cup hot sauce.
For extra-hot wings, use ⅓ to ½ cup hot sauce.
Add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for additional heat.
Make-Ahead Tips
Bake or fry the wings several hours ahead and reheat before saucing.
The butter sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with ranch dressing or extra blue cheese dressing.
Pair with fries, onion rings, potato skins, or fresh vegetables.
Perfect for tailgating, game-day parties, and casual entertaining.
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Inspired by the original Buffalo wing tradition of coating crispy wings in a simple blend of melted butter and hot sauce, creating a perfect balance of richness and heat.
Source: Food Network
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 495
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
