There are three things I can sit down at a table to and eat all day long. They are (in no particular order): peel and eat shrimp, a crab boil, and copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings. Great food is even better when you can eat it with your hands. These wings have just the right amount of heat, the perfect vinegar hit, and a buttery flavor that is just the perfect combination. And, bite after bite, I cannot get enough of these wings.
There’s nothing fancy or complicated going on with this copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings recipe. Season some wings and fry them. No batter required. No overnight brining. The sauce is easy, straightforward and packs nothing but flavor with just the right amount of spiciness. Make extra, because you’ll find yourself eating the afternoon away with these wings. They are perfect for watching the big game. Or the not-so-big-game for that matter.
You’ll find a number of variations on this recipe all over the internet. This is my preferred approach. From my understanding it best duplicates the original recipe from the famed bar. It sure as heck tastes great, I do know that!
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Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons Frank's RedHot sauce or a Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Place wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 400 F.
- Fry the wings (working in batches as needed) 8-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the hot sauce and vinegar. Remove from heat.
- Once the wings are all cooked, transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the toss and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.
