How to Make Crispy Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

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How to Make Crispy Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 20, 2023

Learn how to make delicious and crispy restaurant-style buffalo chicken wings at home. These wings are coated in a spicy and tangy buffalo sauce and fried to perfection for the ultimate finger-licking experience. Serve them at parties, game nights, or simply as a tasty appetizer. Follow this easy recipe to impress your friends and family!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  4. Dredge the chicken wings in the flour mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
  5. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  6. Fry the chicken wings in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Transfer the fried wings to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  9. Add the hot sauce, honey, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
  10. Place the fried wings in a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them.
  11. Toss the wings gently to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  12. Transfer the coated wings to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and crispy.
  14. Serve the buffalo chicken wings hot with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
  15. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Buffalo wings were invented in the city of Buffalo, New York, hence the name.
  • The traditional buffalo sauce is made with a combination of hot sauce and butter.
  • Buffalo chicken wings are a popular appetizer during sporting events, especially football games.
  • The crispy coating on the wings can be achieved by double-frying or baking them in the oven.
  • Blue cheese dressing is a classic accompaniment to buffalo wings.