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Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Wings

American
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44 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

44 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

480 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 9g
Fats 35g

About this dish

Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a tangy, butter-enriched hot sauce, with a quick dip on the side for cooling things down. A Buffalo, New York bar classic that comes together in well under an hour.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Meat & Poultry

  • Chicken wingssplit into flats and drumettes, patted dry1200 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted buttermelted90 g

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour60 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • kosher salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper0.5 tsp
  • Garlic powder0.5 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying1000 ml
  • Hot saucesuch as a cayenne pepper hot sauce180 ml
  • Apple cider vinegar1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method

1

Toss the chicken wings with the flour, kosher salt and black pepper in a large bowl until every piece is evenly coated.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 175°C, checking the temperature with a meat thermometer before frying.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Fry the wings in two batches for 10 minutes each, turning halfway, until deep golden brown.

Approx. 20 minutes
4

Lift the wings onto a wire rack set over a tray and check with a meat thermometer that the thickest part reads at least 74°C.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then whisk in the hot sauce, cider vinegar and garlic powder until glossy.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Toss the hot wings in the sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.

Approx. 3 minutes