POP’S BUFFALO WINGS (Old-School Crispy Buffalo Wings)

Description

These Pop's Buffalo Wings are a classic Buffalo-style favorite featuring crispy deep-fried wings tossed in a simple buttery hot sauce blend with a touch of cayenne, garlic, and paprika. Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip, they're the kind of crowd-pleasing wings that disappear quickly at parties, game days, and family gatherings.

Flavor Profile

Spicy, buttery, tangy, savory, classic Buffalo-style

Equipment Needed

Deep fryer or large heavy pot

Deep-fry thermometer

Large skillet

Tongs

Paper towel-lined tray

Measuring cups and spoons

Large mixing bowl

Serving platter

Ingredients

50 chicken wing pieces (flats and drumettes)

Vegetable oil, for frying

Black pepper, to taste

Buffalo Sauce

¼ pound margarine

¼ cup hot sauce

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch garlic salt

1 dash paprika

For Serving

Celery sticks

Blue cheese dip

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil to 385°F (196°C) in a deep fryer or large heavy pot.
2. Fry the chicken wings in small batches for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Cook until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Transfer the wings to paper towels to drain.
5. Season lightly with black pepper while still hot.

Prepare the Sauce

6. While the wings cook, melt the margarine in a large skillet over low heat.
7. Stir in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt.
8. Mix until smooth and fully combined.

Finish the Wings

9. Add the drained wings to the skillet as each batch finishes cooking.
10. Toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
11. Sprinkle in the paprika.
12. Toss again until evenly coated.
13. Allow the wings to rest in the sauce for several minutes.
14. Reheat gently if needed before serving.
15. Transfer to a serving platter.
16. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

Recipe Notes

Heat Adjustment Suggestions

Increase the cayenne pepper for more heat.

Add additional hot sauce for extra spice.

Reduce the hot sauce slightly for a milder version.

Make-Ahead Tips

The wings can be fried ahead of time and refrigerated.

Reheat in a 400°F (204°C) oven until crispy before tossing with fresh sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dip.

Pair with fries, potato wedges, onion rings, or coleslaw.

Perfect for football parties, game days, tailgating, and family gatherings.

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POP'S BUFFALO WINGS (Old-School Crispy Buffalo Wings)

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These Pop's Buffalo Wings are a classic Buffalo-style favorite featuring crispy deep-fried wings tossed in a simple buttery hot sauce blend with a touch of cayenne, garlic, and paprika. Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip, they're the kind of crowd-pleasing wings that disappear quickly at parties, game days, and family gatherings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 513

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 50 chicken wing pieces flats and drumettes
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Black pepper to taste

Buffalo Sauce

• ¼ pound margarine
• ¼ cup hot sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1 dash paprika

For Serving

• Celery sticks
• Blue cheese dip

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Equipment

• Deep fryer or large heavy pot
• Deep-fry thermometer
• Large Skillet
• Tongs
• Paper towel-lined tray
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Serving platter

Method

 

1. Heat vegetable oil to 385°F (196°C) in a deep fryer or large heavy pot.
2. Fry the chicken wings in small batches for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Cook until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Transfer the wings to paper towels to drain.
5. Season lightly with black pepper while still hot.
6. Prepare the Sauce
7. While the wings cook, melt the margarine in a large skillet over low heat.
8. Stir in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt.
9. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
10. Finish the Wings
11. Add the drained wings to the skillet as each batch finishes cooking.
12. Toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
13. Sprinkle in the paprika.
14. Toss again until evenly coated.
15. Allow the wings to rest in the sauce for several minutes.
16. Reheat gently if needed before serving.
17. Transfer to a serving platter.
18. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 37gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Heat Adjustment Suggestions

Increase the cayenne pepper for more heat.
Add additional hot sauce for extra spice.
Reduce the hot sauce slightly for a milder version.

Make-Ahead Tips

The wings can be fried ahead of time and refrigerated.
Reheat in a 400°F (204°C) oven until crispy before tossing with fresh sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dip.
Pair with fries, potato wedges, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Perfect for football parties, game days, tailgating, and family gatherings.

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Inspired By

Inspired by traditional Buffalo wing recipes that rely on crispy fried chicken, buttery hot sauce, and simple seasonings for timeless flavor.

Source: All Recipes

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving (based on 12 servings)

Calories: 340

Protein: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 1 g

Fat: 26 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Cholesterol: 95 mg

Sodium: 580 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 0 g

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Marinate Time: None

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 50 wing pieces

Difficulty: Easy