Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings

buffalo chicken wings dipped in a bowl of ranch dressing

Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings are finger-licking, lip-smacking appetizers you'll love for game days or parties. Crispy and sauce with a healthy kick of heat, they're seriously addicting!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword buffalo chicken wings, buffalo wings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 489kcal

Author Lalaine

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup butter
1 cup hot pepper sauce ( I use Frank’s Red Hot)
canola oil

Instructions

Remove the tips of the chicken wings and cut at the joint to separate drum from flat part. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge wings in flour mixture to fully coat.
In a thick-bottomed pan, heat about 2-inches deep of (about 2 cups) oil to 350 F.
Add breaded wings one at a time and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 F. Deep-fry in batches as needed, without overcrowding the pan.
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove wings from the pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted and the mixture is heated.
Dip fried wings in sauce to fully coat. Serve hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks, if desired.

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