Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential Buffalo chicken wings, featuring crispy fried chicken wings coated in a tangy, spicy sauce made from hot sauce and butter, traditionally served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
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Ingredients
- Chicken wings2 lbs
- Vegetable oilfor frying
- Cayenne pepper-based hot sauce1 cup
- Unsalted butter1/2 cup
- White vinegar1 tbsp
- Garlic powder1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepper
- Celery sticksfor serving
- Blue cheese dressingfor serving
Steps
- 1
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 3
Fry the chicken wings in batches for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
While wings are frying, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken wings with the hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- 6
Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
