These classic Buffalo-style hot wings are inspired by the legendary Anchor Bar recipe from Buffalo, New York. Crispy fried chicken wings are tossed in a simple yet bold sauce made with hot sauce and butter, then served with celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing for the ultimate comfort-food experience.
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Paper towels
- Deep fryer or Heavy-bottomed Stockpot
- Deep-fry thermometer
- Tongs
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small saucepan (for melting butter and preparing sauce)
- Serving platter
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- Peanut oil, for frying
For the Buffalo Sauce
- ¾ cup Frank's RedHot Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For Serving
- Celery sticks
- Blue cheese dressing
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Wings
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Arrange them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours or overnight. This helps create extra crispy wings.
Step 2: Heat the Oil
Fill a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot with peanut oil and heat to 365°F (185°C).
Step 3: Fry the Wings
Working in batches, carefully fry the wings for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce until smooth.
Step 5: Toss and Serve
Add the hot wings to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with celery sticks, blue cheese dressing, and plenty of napkins.
Recipe Notes
For Extra Crispy Wings
Allowing the wings to air-dry overnight in the refrigerator is one of the secrets to achieving restaurant-style crispiness.
Adjust the Heat
For milder wings, increase the butter slightly. For extra-spicy wings, add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce to the Buffalo sauce.
Best Sauce Choice
Frank's RedHot is the traditional Buffalo wing sauce and delivers the classic flavor associated with Anchor Bar wings.
Anchor Bar–Inspired Buffalo Hot Wings (Crispy, Spicy, and Game-Day Ready)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Arrange them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours or overnight. This helps create extra crispy wings.
- Fill a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot with peanut oil and heat to 365°F (185°C).
- Working in batches, carefully fry the wings for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce until smooth.
- Add the hot wings to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with celery sticks, blue cheese dressing, and plenty of napkins.
Nutrition
Notes
For milder wings, increase the butter slightly. For extra-spicy wings, add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce to the Buffalo sauce.
Frank's RedHot is the traditional Buffalo wing sauce and delivers the classic flavor associated with Anchor Bar wings.
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Let us know how it was!Inspired By
This recipe was inspired by the original Buffalo wings served at the famous Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, where the iconic combination of crispy fried wings and tangy hot sauce became a beloved American classic.
Inspired by: https://www.anchorbar.com
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 470
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Total Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 1,150mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
Does not include celery sticks or blue cheese dressing.
