Buffalo Wings Recipe
Tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing.
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Ingredients
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Wings
Buffalo Sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
Method
Prepare the Wings
- 1
Clean and Season the Wings
Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, season the wings with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 3
Fry the Wings
Carefully add the wings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 5
Add Hot Sauce and Spices
Once the butter is melted, stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Prepare the Blue Cheese Dressing
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Mix Well
Using a whisk or fork, mix all the ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Toss the Wings
- 8
Coat the Wings
In a large bowl, toss the fried wings with the buffalo sauce until they are well coated.
Serve
- 9
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the buffalo wings hot with the blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
