Juicy Crispy Buffalo Wings (Printable)

Crispy fried wings coated in tangy Buffalo sauce with classic sides.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ Coating

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 tsp paprika

→ Frying

07 - 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

→ Buffalo Sauce

08 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
09 - ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot)
10 - 1 tbsp white vinegar
11 - ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
12 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

→ To Serve

13 - Celery sticks
14 - Blue cheese dip

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - In a large bowl, mix flour and paprika. Dredge the wings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
03 - Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
04 - Fry the wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
05 - Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Heat gently until combined.
06 - Place the fried wings in a large bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance where you want to lick your fingers but secretly wish you had another napkin
  • People will literally ask you to bring these to every gathering forever after one taste
02 -
  • Overcrowding the fryer drops the oil temperature fast, leading to soggy wings, so work in small batches
  • Letting the wings drain on paper towels before saucing keeps the coating crispy instead of steaming in their own heat
03 -
  • Let the wings sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before frying to promote even cooking
  • A wire cooling rack is better than paper towels for draining because it allows air circulation on all sides
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