Classic Buffalo Wings

Recipe courtesy Christopher B. O'Hara, Wing It!: Delectable Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Bar Snack, Clarkson Potter, 2004

Show: Sara's SecretsEpisode: Wing It!

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (42)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

Wings:

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

Blue Cheese Dressing:

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

Directions

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!

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Comments & Reviews

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Rebecca Dublin, OH 11-01-2009
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Not exactly buffalo wings
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed others' advice and did not toss the cooked wings with more hot sauce, as these babies can get too hot to enjoy. ... We ended up with wings that were not hot at all, but maybe the best fried chicken I've ever made. I had never done the egg wash, double flour dip routine before, but I certainly will from now on. If you do it this way, I think it's important to make sure your flour is well-seasoned. I used a good amount of kosher salt and black pepper, with some garlic powder and a pinch of paprika. Next time I will try the final hot sauce toss for real buffalo wings. Don't count on many leftovers! Read more
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Marie Pflugerville, TX 01-03-2009
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Easy, Crunchy and soooo delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These wings were crunchy, juicy and flavorful - just the way I like them. The prep gets a little messy when you're doing the... flour, egg, flour but totally worth it in the end. The breading comes out very crunchy and will hold its crunch for a while after tossing with the sauce. This recipe is also really easy to alter to your favorite flavor. My little kids can't eat the "hot" wings so I make them Honey BBQ wings by marinating in buttermilk & BBQ sauce and then tossing with Honey BBQ sauce at the end. I usually season the flour with salt & pepper for anything other than hot wings where I add the Cayenne. The kids love their mild version and my hubby and I love the hot ones! Another thing I really love about this recipe is the lack of specialty ingredients. I keep the ingredients on hand for other cooking I do and love that I don't have to run to the store for anything "odd" or that I won't use that often just to make these.Read more
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Janet Stansbury Park, UT 10-28-2008
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Loved them so much My husband said there better than TGIF's
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I reduced the amount of hot sauce to 1/2 cup of Tapatio hot sauce. I also realized the longer you soak them in hot sauce the... spicier they become. I wished they had a measurement for salt . Aside from that they are awsome. My mother in law wants the recipe.Read more
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Annmarie Massapequa, NY 02-01-2008
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Rave reviews
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This will be my third year making this recipe and I have alway gotten great reviews from my family and friends. I usually... only make it on Super Bowl Sunday. One of my friends is a huge wing fan and he loves them (he even asks to take some home with him). Its very easy to make and clean up is easy too.Read more
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Dawn Overland Park, KS 06-24-2007
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Crispy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My son & all his football player buddy ate this up quick
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Anonymous 06-14-2007
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love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this a few nights ago and i loved it! this recipe comes close to my favorite wings that i buy at albertsons. i'll... definately use this recipe again.Read more