Enjoy the ultimate appetizer with these fried buffalo wings coated in a mouthwatering spicy, sweet, and umami sauce. These crispy wings are cooked to perfection and then tossed in a sauce that combines the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory umami. Serve them at parties, game nights, or simply as a delicious snack. These wings will quickly become a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
- Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Dredge the chicken wings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Carefully place the chicken wings in the hot oil and fry for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove the fried wings from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- In a saucepan, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, fish sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley, and minced garlic.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined and heated through.
- Place the fried wings in a large bowl and pour the spicy, sweet, and umami sauce over them.
- Toss the wings in the sauce until they are fully coated.
- Serve the fried buffalo wings hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Buffalo wings were invented in Buffalo, New York in the 1960s.
Traditionally, buffalo wings are served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
The spicy, sweet, and umami sauce adds an extra layer of flavor to the classic buffalo wings.
You can adjust the heat level of the sauce by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference.
Frying the wings gives them a deliciously crispy texture.