Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe with Sauce

Method8 steps

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   Step 1: Cut the 7 whole chicken wings at the joints to separate the drumettes and flats for frying. Set the wing tips aside for another use.

   Uses 7 whole chicken wings

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   Step 2: Rub the ½ tsp salt over the separated drumettes and flats. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

   Rest salted wings · 10 minUses Separated chicken drumettes and flats · ½ tsp salt

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   Step 3: Combine the 3 tbsp flour with the optional ¼ tsp cayenne. Toss the salted wings in this mixture for a light coating. Cover and refrigerate the coated wings for 30 minutes.

   Rest coated wings · 30 minUses Salted chicken wing pieces · 3 tbsp all-purpose flour · ¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder (optional)

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   Step 4: Heat the 2 cups frying oil in a suitable cooking pot over medium heat. Fry the coated wings in batches as needed to avoid crowding, for about 12 minutes per batch, until golden and every piece reaches 165°F (74°C) in its thickest part without touching bone. Lift out and drain the cooked wings.

   Fry one batch of wings · 12 minUses Lightly coated chicken wing pieces · 2 cups cooking oil, for frying

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   Step 5: While the wings fry, melt the 4 tbsp butter gently in a saucepan. Stir in the 3½ tbsp hot sauce and ¼ tsp garlic powder until the sauce is evenly blended.

   Uses 4 tbsp butter · 3½ tbsp hot sauce · ¼ tsp garlic powder

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   Step 6: Put all the drained, fully cooked wings in a clean large bowl. Pour the Buffalo sauce over them and toss until coated.

   Uses Fried and drained chicken wings · Buffalo sauce

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   Step 7: Arrange the sauced wings on a serving plate, with prepared ranch dressing, carrot slices and celery sticks if desired.

   Uses Buffalo-sauced chicken wings · Prepared ranch dressing, to serve (optional) · Carrot slices, to serve (optional) · Celery sticks, to serve (optional)

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   Step 8: Serve promptly and share between 3 people. Refrigerate leftover wings promptly in a covered container; reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).

   Uses Plated Buffalo chicken wings and chosen accompaniments