Crispy Buffalo Wings, a spicy and irresistible staple recipe everyone should try to make. Here’s a super simple and delicious recipe for crispy buffalo chicken wings. This was super easy to make and will surely be a fan favorite at your next game night, party, girls night in. Or you could be like me and make a single serving just for yourself.
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Drums or Flats? I am flats person all the way, but sometimes you have to take what you get. What’s your go to appetizer at a restaurant that you know can’t go wrong. Buffalo Wings with a side of blue cheese or ranch is a staple dish that can’t be beat. It’s so good and always hits the spot. Have it as an appetizer.
Serve it when you’re hosting Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl or game night. This recipe is great and will have everyone coming back for more and asking you how you made it. If you love spicy chicken wings, then you’ll love this recipe. Have restaurant quality wings at home, and enjoy as much as you want.
You ever wonder why they call it Buffalo wings? As a kid, I always thought it was a strange name to call it. Maybe they put something special in it? But when i found out it was pretty much just hot sauce and butter, I was really thrown for a loop.
Well a quick google search helped clear it all up. It’s called Buffalo Wings or buffalo sauce because it was created in Buffalo, NY. That’s a fun fact you can pass around at your next gathering.
The great thing about this chicken wing recipe is you can switch out what sauce you use. You can make BBQ Wings, Sweet Chili Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings, or Teriyaki Wings. You can make whatever wings you like with the different sauce options and the same crispy chicken wing recipe as the base. You can also enjoy them crispy and plain. It’s all up to you. Just don’t forget your napkins, because it will get messy.
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Ingredients For Buffalo Wings
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- Chicken Wings. The star of the show. The main event. You can buy party wings at the grocery store and just clean them off. Also, you can purchase whole wings and section them off yourself. Try them fresh or frozen then thawed out for this recipe.
- Buffalo sauce. Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce or Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Wing Sauce is my go to. If you want everything homemade you can make the buffalo sauce from scratch.
- Flour. Don’t forget to season the flour for extra crispy and flavorful wings. You can also add a tsp of cornstarch and baking powder for extra crispy wings.
- Buttermilk. This is used for the batter to help with the flavor and coating of the wings.
- Oil. Vegetable oil is a great option for deep frying the wings.
- Seasonings: Creole seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes.
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What Can I Serve with My Buffalo Wings?
There is classic side pairings you can have with you wings to make them complete. Here are a few options to eat with your wings.
- Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Celery sticks and carrot sticks.
- Cajun Fries, RECIPE HERE
- Rice
- Onion Rings
- Mac and Cheese
- Coleslaw
- Side Salad
- Garlic Bread
How To Make Crispy and Spicy Buffalo Wings
PREP YOUR CHICKEN. Start by cleaning your chicken with lime juice, then patting dry with a paper towel.
DRY SEASONING MIX. Combine your seasoning in a bowl and mix together. This ensure your wings are seasoning evenly.
CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN WINGS. Make your flour mixture with flour, seasoning mix, and optionally add baking powder and cornstarch for extra crispy wings. Pour your buttermilk in another bowl. Coat your wings with flour mixture, then buttermilk, then flow again. Set aside for 5-10 minutes. Then deep fry chicken wings until golden brown and crispy.
BUFFALO WINGS. Heat up buffalo sauce in a saucepan, add your wings to the pan and mix to coat the wings evenly in the buffalo sauce. Serve immediately so it is fresh, hot, and crispy.
Can I Make Buffalo Wings In The Air Fryer?
Absolutely! If you want a healthier option, you can definitely make these wings in the air fryer. And it’s also super easy. Here’s how.
AIR FRIED CHICKEN WINGS: Follow the same instructions to make the wings, but after letting them sit in the batter for 10 minutes. Spray them with some cooking oil, add them to the air fryer, then cook for 40 minutes at 400°F. Make sure to flip them halfway through. Once they are done, follow the same steps to coat them in buffalo sauce, and enjoy the buffalo wings.
NOTE: If you don’t mind them not being so cripsy, you can skip the batter steps. Just clean the wings, pat them dry, season on both side. spray with oil, then cook them in the air fryer. Add your sauce and serve hot and fresh.
Bon Appétit !
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Crispy Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 1 ½ cup Flour
- 2 Limes juiced
- 1 tsp Baking Powder optional
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch optional
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- Vegetable Oil
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
- Start by removing chicken wings from package and adding them to a bowl.
- Add water and lime juice and wash the chicken with hot water to remove any impurities like feathers or extra fat.
- Pat the wings dry and set to the side.
- Make your seasoning mix in a separate bowl and mix together.
- Sprinkle seasoning mix on both sides of the wings and use hands to mix together.
- In a separate bowl, make your flour mixture bu adding your bowl and the same seasonings you used for the chicken wings and mix together.
- Then, pour your buttermilk in another bowl.
- Now, it time to make your chicken wing batter.
- Dip your wings into the buttermilk, then the flour, then back into the flour, and set aside.
- Once you do that for all your wings, allow them to sit aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat your oil in your deep fryer or frying pan.
- Add your wings to the frying oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Set the wings on some paper towels or a wire rack to drain the excess oil.
Buffalo Wings Recipe
- Grab your favorite buffalo wing sauce.
- Add it to a saucepan and heat the sauce up on medium heat,
- Add your wings to the pan and mix to coat them evenly.
- Serve your wings fresh and hot and Enjoy!
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