Tag: Buffalo Wings

The Dirty Buffalo Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

I was more than looking forward to some The Dirty Buffalo mild Buffalo wing sauce wings. I ordered a big mix of sauces from the Virginia-based more-than-a-wing-joint. The first that I tried, the hot Buffalo version, was a huge win. Great flavor and heat. And I didn’t sit around counting the days until I made some wings using the mild Buffalo sauce. I counted the seconds.

The Dirty Buffalo Mild Buffalo Wings

Deep-Fried For Wing Perfection

I started out with my favorite deep-fried wings. You can make any wings you like. Just don’t go seasoning them so heavy that you’re going to bury the flavor from these The Dirty Buffalo mild Buffalo wing sauce wings. The sauce is the winner here. A big winner. There’s no real heat here, so it’s all about flavor. Like it should be. Your it’s-too-spicy friends will thank you for these wings again and again so invite them over for a batch!

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Great Flavor.

The flavor is perfect in this sauce. This is easily one of the best low-heat Buffalo wing sauces I’ve had. It has traditional flavor and the perfect consistency. I loved it. This is one great second stop on my journey through the sauces from The Dirty Buffalo.

Also try the medium Buffalo wing sauce from The Dirty Buffalo.

The Dirty Buffalo Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

Fantastic classic Buffalo wing flavor with a gentle heat.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Dirty Buffalo wing sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Combine the flour, salt, cayenne and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

If you prefer to air fry your wings, use my extra-crispy air fryer wing recipe to cook the wings then sauce with the Dirty Buffalo sauce when done.
If you prefer to bake your wings, use my oven-baked wing recipe and substitute the Dirty Buffalo sauce for the sauce in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

It pays to branch out when looking for new wing sauces. Make your own. Buy the national brands. Try a few local ones too. And absolutely, positively make sure you seek out great wing joints that also sell their sauces. The best sauces often come from smaller market restaurants and bars. They pay attention to taste and quality. They have to. There’s a lot of competition out there. You gotta make good stuff to stand out and succeed. And that’s how I came to find The Dirty Buffalo, a more-than-just-a-wing-joint around Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach in Virginia. So I ordered a huge bunch of their sauces. Darned near everything they make. And oh, was I excited when they arrived and I made my first batch of wings: The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo wing sauce wings. This (and the rest I got from them) is one fantastically great sauce. THIS is why you seek these places out.

The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wings

Deep-Fried For Wing Perfection

I started out with my favorite deep-fried wings. You can make any wings you like. Just don’t go seasoning them so heavy that you’re going to bury the flavor and heat from these The Dirty Buffalo hot Buffalo wing sauce wings. The sauce is the winner here. A big winner.

Great Heat. Great Flavor.

The balance between heat and flavor is perfect in this sauce. This is easily one of the best kicked-up Buffalo wing sauces I’ve had. Traditional flavor, perfect consistency and the right amount of heat. I loved it. I’m glad I picked it first from my big box of bottled sauces. This is one great start on my journey through the sauces from The Dirty Buffalo.

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Remember that if you are using a refrigerated sauce on your hot wings, make sure you let the sauce come to room temperature before using it. Nothing is sadder than a cold sauce on a hot wing.

Need even more heat? Try The Dirty Buffalo extra hot Buffalo wing sauce wings!

The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

These wings are spicy hot and wonderfully delicious!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Dirty Buffalo wing sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Combine the flour, salt, cayenne and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

If you prefer to air fry your wings, use my extra-crispy air fryer wing recipe to cook the wings then sauce with the Dirty Buffalo sauce when done.
If you prefer to bake your wings, use my oven-baked wing recipe and substitute the Dirty Buffalo sauce for the sauce in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Chef Hak’s Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

For the record, I apparently live in a cave. Where there’s no news from the outside. So I hadn’t heard of Chef Hak before I picked up a bottle of Chef Hak’s Buffalo wing sauce. Since then I’ve found that he’s a health-conscious person, with a large line of prepared foods and sauces. And it shows that he is focused on flavor, too. Because this is one tasty sauce. You’d might not even know or think about that other stuff. And don’t worry, it’s a nice middle-of-the-road-spicy sauce. Not too mellow and not too over-the-top.

Chef Hak's Buffalo Wings

One Tasty Sauce

Chef Hak’s Buffalo wing sauce is a tad bit on the thin side. Not so thin that it won’t stick to your wings. But, if you like your wings super sauce I’d suggest that you have bit of extra sauce in a lil bowl on the side for dipping your wings if you get the urge.

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Also try some fantastic Chik’N Lik’N BBQ sauce wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Chef Hak's Buffalo Wings
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Chef Hak’s Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce isn't too mellow and it's not too over-the-top.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Copycat Applebee’s Buffalo Wings

I’m sitting here trying to describe how I felt when I devoured this copycat of the Buffalo wings from Applebee’s. It was more than love. It was an unstoppable obsession. An addiction. As soon as I was done eating I started to plan making them again. And again. So what makes them so different? It’s the addition of flour to what is a pretty typical Buffalo wing sauce. You wouldn’t think that it would make that big of a difference, but it helps the sauce stick to the wings. You don’t usually get that with Buffalo wings. They may be sauced, but a lot of that sauce ends up on your plate or shirt and not in your mouth.

Copycat Applebee's Buffalo Wings

Make Extra, They’re Great!

There’s no such thing as making too many Applebee’s Buffalo wings or making them too often. No matter how you cook them, everyone will love them. I’ll end my thoughts there because I’m off to make another batch…

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my copycat of TGI Friday’s Buffalo wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Copycat Applebee's Buffalo Wings
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Copycat Applebee’s Buffalo Wings

There’s no such thing as making too many Applebee’s Buffalo wings or making them too often.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, copycat
Servings: 6
Calories: 633kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Heat the hot sauce in a small saucepan.
  • Add the butter and melt.
  • Whisk in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and garlic powder.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Slowly whisk in the flour and continue simmering until the sauce has thickened.
  • Reduce heat and keep sauce warm until ready to use.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Crystal Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Note: This post is for a homemade Buffalo wing sauce made with Crystal hot sauce. Crystal also makes an already-prepared wing sauce that you should also try!

Crystal Hot Sauce isn’t just good. It’s amazingly good. It’s not super spicy, not at all. But it’s oh so flavorful. It’s perfect on any food, but when you make a Buffalo wing sauce from it you’ve got something wonderful. These Crystal hot sauce Buffalo wings are definitely some of the best wings I’ve ever had. They are finger-licking good.

Crystal Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Flat-Out Deliciously Good Wings

When you make the sauce for these Crystal hot sauce Buffalo wings you have to be mindful of two things: don’t have the heat too high and don’t cook it too long. You want just the slightest simmer. Enough to melt the butter, warm things up, and dissolve the seasonings. If you have the heat too high, or cook the sauce too long, the sauce will separate. A little separation is normal, you can whisk the ingredients and they’ll come back together. But if you overheat or overcook, it won’t get that nice consistency no matter how much you whisk.

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Crystal Hot Sauce 12oz (Pack of 2) – Louisiana’s Pure Hot Sauce, Original Flavor – Low Fat – Low Sodium – Perfect for Spicing Up Sandwiches, Soups, Stews, Fries and More

Crystal also makes their own wing sauce. It’s delicious!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Crystal Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings
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Crystal Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Be careful to not overheat or overcook the sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking often.
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting and keep warm until ready to use. Whisk just before using to combine the ingredients if they have separated.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

I’m a fresh wing kinda guy. Usually. Sometimes I don’t have time to prepare wings from scratch. Or worse, I can’t find fresh wings in my grocery store. Or I just want to try something new. I was in Aldi the other day, picking up fresh wings (they have great fresh wings). I decided to check out the freezer cases before I headed to the checkout. And there they were. Kirkwood Buffalo style chicken wings. They looked good. I bought them. And I made them. And you know what? They were good!

Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Actual Wings. No Weird Stuff.

I’ve purchased some weird looking frozen wings. They were pre-battered, like these. But they didn’t look like wings. Kirkwood Buffalo style chicken wings are pre-battered. And they look like wings. Because they are actual wings. They’re sauced just right, in a sauce with good Buffalo flavor and a hint of heat. They’re meaty. I liked them. A lot.

Seven Servings. LOL.

The 22 ounce bag of wings I bought said it was 7 servings. Maybe somewhere in an alternate universe of really tiny people. Not me. I’d call them 4 servings at most. If you’re having a big party and need a bunch of wings, these are going to go over great. Just make sure you buy more than you think you’ll need. They’re good and people will want more. You bet I did.

I baked my wings on a silicone mat. I tried what the instructions on the bag stated and sprayed a baking pan with non-stick spray, but found that the wings still stuck. The silicone mat was much better.

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I like to use these little dipping cups for my wing dipping sauce. These Buffalo wings are great with a little blue cheese or ranch dressing!

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Also try some Perdue roasted crispy air fryer wings.

Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
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Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Great Buffalo flavored wings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • If you have a silicone baking mat, line a baking sheet with the mat and add the wings. If you do not have a silicone baking mat, liberally spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and add the wings. I prefer to start with the bone-side of the wings down (for flats). For the drums it doesn't matter.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Gently turn the wings. I use a fork or rubber spatula for this. I've found that tongs will tend to tear the coating/skin if the wings stick any.
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes or until turning lightly golden in color and the wings internal temperature is 165 F.
  • Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving. They will still be piping hot so be careful!

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 131mg | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Old Bay Buffalo Wings

Uh oh. The folks over at Old Bay have done it now. Wasn’t it enough that I was already addicted to Old Bay seasoning? Now they have a hot sauce too. Oh, yes! Glorious Old Bay flavors in a sauce! That means that I can make the most amazing Buffalo wings day after day! Lightly spicy, wonderfully tasty, these Old Bay Buffalo wings are the wings dreams are made of!

Old Bay Buffalo Wings

Be Still My Old Bay-Loving Heart!

When you make the sauce for these Old Bay hot sauce Buffalo wings you have to be mindful of two things: don’t have the heat too high and don’t cook it too long. You want just the slightest simmer. Enough to melt the butter, warm things up, and dissolve the seasonings. If you have the heat too high, or cook the sauce too long, the sauce will separate. A little separation is normal, you can whisk the ingredients and they’ll come back together. But if you overheat or overcook, it won’t get that nice consistency no matter how much you whisk.

If you love Old Bay seasoning as much as I do, you gotta make my Old Bay dry wings too!

OLD BAY Hot Sauce, 10 fl oz
OLD BAY Hot Sauce, 10 fl oz

Also try some delicious Old Bay dry wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Old Bay Buffalo Wings
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Old Bay Buffalo Wings

Be careful to not overheat or overcook the sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, Old Bay, seafood seasoning, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking often.
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting and keep warm until ready to use. Whisk just before using to combine the ingredients if they have separated.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

I didn’t go into making these oven-baked Buffalo wings with the highest level of optimism. I’m not usually a fan of baked wings. It’s really a texture thing for me. They get dried out. Or the skin isn’t quite like I like. Maybe I’m too picky. Well, even picky me really liked these wings. You can’t beat them for crispy skin, moist meat and great flavor. And boy, talk about a great way to make a big batch of wings with just a bit of effort! These are great for the big game or your next party. Or just sitting on the sofa and eating a big ole batch of wings by yourself.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce

The sauce for these oven-baked Buffalo wings is pretty much your standard Buffalo sauce. Usually you’ll find honey or brown sugar being used to sweeten the sauce. This one uses molasses. It’s what really makes this sauce great. Any time a recipe calls for something to make it sweet, consider molasses. It adds more than just sweet, it adds flavor.

A Few Key Notes

To help these wings come out perfectly each and every time, I’ve found two things are key. First, make sure your wings are dry before adding the baking powder mixture. I don’t mean sorta dry. I mean dry dry. If you start adding the baking powder and you get a dough-like mix, your wings aren’t dry enough.

Next, make sure you get a nice even coating of the non-stick spray onto the foil. Don’t go crazy with it. Don’t create an oil slick. Just get it nice and even. I’ve not had a single wing stick with this approach. No one wants to serve wings that have been torn to bits by struggling to get them un-stuck from the foil.

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Also try my baked buttermilk wings.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

Perfectly baked wings with a fantastic Buffalo-inspired sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 4579kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Lightly spray a wire rack with non-stick spray and place on the baking sheet.
  • Pat the wings dry and place into a large bowl.
  • Combine the baking powder and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the wings. Using your hands, mix and coat the wings.
  • Sprinkle the wings with the remaining baking powder mixture and again mix and coat using your hands.
  • Transfer the wings to the baking rack.
  • Bake on the lowest rack in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking, make the sauce (see below).
  • Turn the oven temperature up to 425 F and move the baking sheet to the top rack in your oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Using a tong, flip the wings and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Remove wings and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Serve.

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 4579kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 334g | Fat: 336g | Saturated Fat: 111g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 127g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1519mg | Sodium: 7061mg | Potassium: 3619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 4285IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 1738mg | Iron: 22mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

I was craving some battered, deep-fried wings with some serious kick to them. My cravings were more than satisfied with these spicy fried Buffalo wings. With no lack of flavor, these wings packed great traditional wing sauce and crunchy, perfectly-fried wings. These wings are finger-licking good, so make extra.

Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

Don’t Toss. Brush.

I like to brush the sauce onto my spicy fried Buffalo wings. That may seem a bit odd. And it takes a few minutes to do. But, I think it’s better than tossing the wings in the sauce for one simple reason. Tossing the wings knocks that delicious, crunchy batter off the wings. I don’t want that. Nobody does. So I prefer to brush them with the sauce. Or, I’ll just put the sauce in a sauce dipping cup and serve it on the side, for dipping just like I would blue cheese dressing.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings
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Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

Wonderfully spicy deep-fried wings.
Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 8kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredients, breaking up any clumps.
  • Place wings in a baking dish or bowl. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Whisk together the eggs and the hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
  • Place flour and salt in a shallow bowl and stir to combine.
  • Remove wings from fridge. Dip the wings in the egg mixture and coat well. Shake off any excess.
  • Roll wings in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings for 8-10 minutes, rotating gently to ensure they get cooked evenly. The wings will be golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • You can toss the wings with Buffalo wing sauce if desired. I prefer to brush the wings with the sauce to keep from knocking the batter off of the wings. Or I serve the sauce on the side and dip the wings in it as I go. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1478IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Torchbearer Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

This Buffalo wing sauce is a little tamer in the heat department, but still oh soooo good. This was my wife’s absolute favorite sauce. And her favorite wings of all time. Of all time! Man, that says a lot when you consider how many wings get eaten around here. My wife is definitely a big fan of Torchbearer Buffalo wings!

This is the second flavor of Torchbearer wing sauce that I’ve tried. The first, chipotle, was beyond crazy good with fantastic flavor and heat.

Torchbearer Buffalo Wings

Great Tasting Heat In Every Bite

I coated these Torchbearer Buffalo wing sauce wings first (ala Hooter’s wings) and then deep fried them. Tossed them in Torchbearer sauce and chowed down. And kept chowing. Oh, and don’t waste your time with those scrawny frozen uncooked wings that look like they came off crickets and not chickens. Get the big, fresh family packs.

Get yourself some of this sauce. You will not be sorry.

TorchBearer Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce 12 ounces - Mild - All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA
TorchBearer Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce 12 ounces – Mild – All Natural, Vegan, Extract-Free, Made in USA

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

Also try some Torchbearer chipotle wing sauce wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Torchbearer Buffalo Wings
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Torchbearer Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

This Buffalo wing sauce is a little tamer in the heat department, but still oh soooo good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 571kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each