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!
