Buffalo Wings Spicy Fried Chicken (Printable Version)

Crispy fried wings coated in spicy Buffalo sauce, served with cool celery and creamy blue cheese dip for the ultimate appetizer experience.

# 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 - 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade sauce hits that perfect balance between tangy butter and just-right heat, nothing like the overly sweet versions you get at takeout places
  • These wings come out incredibly crispy every time, with that satisfying crunch that makes you reach for just one more
02 -
  • If your wings aren't crispy enough, try the double-fry method: cook for 7 minutes, let rest 5 minutes, then fry again for 3 to 4 minutes until extra crunchy
  • Hot sauce splatters terribly when it hits hot oil, so always toss wings in sauce AFTER frying, never before
03 -
  • Let fried wings rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy on all sides
  • Warm your blue cheese dip slightly before serving, it makes the flavor come alive
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