Classic Buffalo Wings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo Sauce, Classic Buffalo Wings, Game Day Appetizer, wings

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 22

Total Time: 37

Servings: people

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Classic Buffalo Wings are so perfect! Especially for game day, parties, or any time you want the perfect appetizer. This recipe is classic in all the right ways. Serve with homemade blue cheese dressing and celery, and you won't believe the results. Amazing!

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Equipment

Deep fryer, or sturdy pot with a candy thermometer

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
2 lbs chicken wings drumettes and wing flats

For the Rub

1 tsp Kosher salt I like Kosher
½ tsp black pepper divided
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper

For the Sauce

⅓ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup hot sauce i.e., Franks
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp Kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For Serving

Blue cheese dressing for dipping
Celery cut into strips

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet (about 1-inch deep) or a deep fryer, to 350° to 360° F.
In a small bowl, mix together the rub ingredients.
Place the wings into a large bowl and then sprinkle the rub mixture over them, tossing the wings with a large spoon, making sure the wings are fully coated.
In a separate small saucepan, combine the butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper over low heat. Stir until the butter has melted and the ingredients are well blended.
Carefully place the wings into the hot oil and fry them for 10 to 11 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden. You will probably need to do this in batches.
Remove the wings to a plate with lined paper towels to drain.
Add the cooked wings to a large bowl. Add the prepared wing sauce, and gently stir, coating all the wings evenly.
Place on your serving platter along with homemade blue dressing and cut celery. Serve at once!

Notes

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Look for wing portions in the meat section of your supermarket called 'wing drumettes' and 'wing portions.' Or 'party wings' or 'drumettes and flats.' You don't want the 'tip' portion of an entire wing.

Though deep-frying is the traditional method for cooking classic buffalo wings, you can bake them instead of frying. Place the seasoned wings in an oven set to 350°F on a baking rack for 50 to 60 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. An air fryer works well set at 350°F for 30 minutes.

The homemade blue cheese dressing is essential and can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Don't overcrowd the wings in the oil when frying. Frying in batches is recommended. If doubling, or tripling the recipe, keep the fried wings in a low temp (220°F) oven until just before serving. Add the wings to a large bowl, toss with the sauce, and then serve.

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