Perfect BUFFALO Wings :: George Kringas

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: baked chicken wings

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Baked wings are lower in fat, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium hot sauce

💰Cheaper: generic hot sauce

Low-sodium options are better for heart health.

Start by melting down 1/2 pound of butter in a saucepan.

Add in 4 cloves of fresh minced garlic to the melted butter.

Pour in 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot as the base for the sauce.

Add 1/2 cup of Tabasco sauce for extra heat, adjusting to taste.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoons of honey, and salt and pepper to taste.

Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken, then remove from heat to cool.

Prepare the dry rub by mixing 1/2 cup of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.

Lay the wings out on a sheet pan with a cooling rack on top for easy seasoning.

Lightly coat all wings on both sides with the dry rub and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors penetrate.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Roast the first batch of wings in the oven for about 35 to 40 minutes until lightly golden brown and cooked through.

Set up a fryer using a large crock pot filled with canola or vegetable oil, enough to cover the wings, and heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the first batch of wings for a couple of minutes until they are super crispy.

Prepare a mixing bowl for the sauce and coat the fried wings generously with the sauce using a ladle or a squeezy bottle.

For the second batch, lightly dust the wings with flour before frying them completely.

Fry the second batch of wings for 20 to 25 minutes until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.

Check doneness by ensuring the wings float to the top or by cutting one open to check if it's cooked.

Sauce the second batch of wings in the mixing bowl and prepare to plate.

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