How to make Buffalo Chicken Wings | John Quilter

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha offers a similar heat and flavor at a lower cost.

blue cheese dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: ranch dressing

Ranch dressing is often less expensive and widely available.

Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Season chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Carefully add wings to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove wings from oil and drain on paper towels.

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in hot sauce and vinegar.

Whisk until combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Place fried wings in a large bowl and pour the hot sauce mixture over them.

Toss wings until evenly coated in the sauce.

Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Cooking Techniques

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