Best Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 10 chicken wings
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup hot sauce
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
2. Place the chicken wings in the bowl with the flour mixture and toss to coat evenly. Transfer the wings to a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and arrange in a single layer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to allow the coating to adhere.
3. Pour about 1 inch of oil into a deep, heavy skillet and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the wings.
4. In a separate small saucepan over low heat, combine butter, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir continuously until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and set aside for serving.
5. Fry the coated wings in the hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Maintain a consistent oil temperature throughout cooking. Remove the cooked wings from the hot oil and place them on paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil.
6. Place the wings on a platter and drizzle generously with the hot sauce, or toss the wings and hot sauce in a bowl to ensure they are thoroughly coated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 908 kcal
• Fat Content: 97 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 459 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g