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Buffalo Wings

Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with a tangy kick. Serve with cooling blue cheese dip and celery sticks for the perfect game day appetizer.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Buffalo Wings
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. Step 3

    Toss wings in the flour mixture until completely coated, shaking off excess.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F.

  5. Step 5

    Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully place wings into hot oil and fry for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.

  6. Step 6

    Remove wings with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

  7. Step 7

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.

  8. Step 8

    Simmer sauce for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until combined and slightly reduced.

  9. Step 9

    Place fried wings in a large bowl and pour buffalo sauce over them.

  10. Step 10

    Toss wings until evenly coated with sauce.

  11. Step 11

    Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with blue cheese dip, celery, and carrot sticks.

Tools you’ll need

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • paper towels
  • 12-quart heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
  • candy thermometer or deep-fry thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • wire rack
  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • serving platter

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