Best Classic Buffalo Wings Recipes

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CLASSIC BUFFALO WINGS



Classic Buffalo Wings image

In this crunchier take on the classic Buffalo wing recipe the wings are marinated in hot sauce prior to being dredged in spiced flour and deep-fried. An extra coating of flour gives them a beautiful uniform, golden brown appearance and the wonderful crunch evocative of Southern-style friend chicken. This recipe also calls for you to make your own blue cheese dipper sauce, which is quite simple - and fun to experiment with. Try substituting gorgonzola or any other blue cheese you like (Roquefort, Maytag, stilton) and you will be surprised at the results!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

30 chicken wings, small wing joint removed
2 cups hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
Oil, for deep-frying
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled
Celery sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the wings: Place the wings in a glass or other non-reactive bowl and add 1 cup of the hot sauce and Worcestershire. Mix thoroughly, being sure all the wings are coated, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Pour the oil for frying in a large pot to a depth of 2 inches and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the flour in a separate mixing bowl and season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, prepare an egg wash by whisking together the eggs and milk until well blended. Working with all 3 bowls (wings, flour mixture and egg wash): first dredge each wing in the flour mixture, then dip the wing in the egg wash; and finally dredge the wing completely in the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Deep-fry the wings for 12 to 15 minutes or until the batter achieves a crisp, uniform texture. When cooked through, set aside to drain on paper towels or the nonprinted side of a paper grocery bag.
  • To make the dressing: in a mixing bowl and using a wire whisk, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, shallots, and garlic, blending until smooth. Gently stir in the crumbled cheese until completely mixed in.
  • To serve, place the fried wings in a large bowl and drench with the remaining 1 cup hot sauce (or less, to taste). Serve with the blue cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks on the side -- and plenty of napkins!

CLASSIC BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Classic Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing image

There are a lot of really good recipes with twists and turns, but when I want wings that have that classic, original restaurant-style flavor , I always turn to these. This is my own stand-by recipe. Enjoy!!

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 23

WINGS:
1 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 (20 ct.) bag party wings and drumettes, thawed
*oil for deep frying
1 stick butter
1/2 cup franks red hot sauce
2-3 cranks fresh ground pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
BLUE CHEESE DRESSING:
1 cup heavy mayo, i always use hellmann's
1 cup sour cream
4 oz. maytag blue cheese crumbled
2 Tbl. fresh lemon juice
1 dash tabasco
*fresh ground salt and black pepper to taste, not too much
*more blue cheese to garnish on top if desired
SERVE WITH:
celery sticks with tops
lots of napkins!

Steps:

  • 1. For wings: In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, cayenne, paprika and garlic powder. Place chicken wings in a large glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them and toss until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. (This sets the flour.) Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 375 degrees. The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep. Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and reserve for serving. Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in large bowl, add hot sauce mixture and toss and stir together til coated. Pour onto large serving platter.
  • 2. For blue cheese dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients, until the dressing is creamy but still slightly lumpy from the blue cheese. Garnish with extra crumbled blue cheese if desired.
  • 3. A higher quality can be subbed for the Maytag Blue if desired, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, but it isn't really necessary for this and Maytag is really quite good.
  • 4. Serve platter of wings, hot, with lots of napkins, blue cheese dressing for dipping, and celery sticks with the tops chilled in a glass or small vase with ice water.

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