Classic Deep Fried Buffalo Wings

These wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in a delicious buffalo sauce. They’re perfect for game day or any other special occasion. You do this recipe in stages, so you can get most of the work out of the way early in the day and fry at the last minute.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

Frozen chicken wings are a great deal at Costco. They come split into two pieces already, and they are flash frozen, so you can pull just what you need out of the freezer. You can deep fry in a Dutch Oven. Make sure you pour enough oil so that your food can float freely. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of your oil. And be careful! Honestly, using a deep fryer is safer.

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Equipment

• Deep fryer or Dutch oven (I love this one for how easy it is to clean and reuse the oil)
• saucepan
• Paper Towels
• Candy thermometer

Ingredients

• 24 chicken wings split into drumsticks and wingettes
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ cup hot sauce, Frank’s or Texas Pete
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 quart peanut or canola oil for frying

How to Make Deep-Fried Buffalo Wings

Step One: Prep The Chicken

Make sure the wings are completely defrosted and pat them dry.

Step Two: Make Coating And Chill

In a large zip-top bag or mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. Place the wings inside and shake until they are completely coated in four. Let them chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the breading stick.

Step Three: Fry

Heat oil to 375℉ using a deep fryer or deep pot with a candy thermometer. Place wings in the hot oil. They should not be crowded – let them float freely. Fry for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Let the temperature come back up before frying the next batch.

Step Four: Make The Buffalo Sauce

Combine the butter and hot sauce in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low and stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined. Toss the cooked wings into the buffalo sauce and serve immediately.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

They reheat best in an air fryer or convection oven. Toss them in more sauce after reheating. For the second time reheating, ensure they are in a single layer on a cookie sheet or cooling rack to maintain crispiness.

What to Serve with Deep-Fried Buffalo Wings

This recipe is perfect for game day or a Super Bowl party.

• Coconut shrimp go well with these because the deep fryer is already ready to go!
• A salad or fresh fruit balances them out well.
• Celery sticks and carrot sticks for a refreshing crunch.
• A side of ranch dressing or blue cheese dip. A simple homemade blue cheese dressing can be made with half mayo, half sour cream, and a splash of vinegar. Add as much blue cheese as you prefer, along with some salt and pepper.
• And there’s nothing wrong with a basket of homemade fries.

More Deep-Fried Appetizers

If you’re getting the deep fryer out, you might as well make one of these, too!

• These deep-fried mozzarella sticks are one of our favorite recipes for having people over.
• Making homemade deep-fried jalapeño poppers are super affordable and delicious!
• Learn to make one of the most popular appetizers – deep-fried onion rings!
• Deep-fried pickles taste great with some homemade Cajun ranch dressing.

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