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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Prep time
5 minutes PT5M
Cook time
10 minutes PT10M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings Nugget Markets quick and easy

Enjoy a taste of this original Buffalo, New York recipe from back in the day.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Fresh to Market chicken wings
  • ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 quart vegetable oil

Preparation

Heat oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat to 350°F. Place wings in hot oil and deep fry for 8-10 minutes, or to 165°F internal temperature. 

Combine Frank's Red Hot Sauce and melted butter in a bowl and toss hot chicken wings with sauce until completely coated. Serve hot.

For a healthier option, bake wings at 400°F for 45-50 minutes in a preheated oven until crispy.

Techniques used in this recipe:

deep-fry
deep-fry: a cooking method in which foods are cooked by immersion in hot fat; deep-fried foods are often coated with bread crumbs or batter before being cooked.

Pair with

  • Pale Ale

    American pale ales generally have a good balance of malt and hops, and often contain slight to moderate fruity notes. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-7.0%

  • India Pale Ale

    Heavier bodied and much more bitter than their English ancestors, American IPAs have very complex flavors ranging from sweet to citrus, to pine. Average alcohol by volume: 5.5-7.5%

  • Brown Ale

    Brown ales favor a maltier character over hops, and are usually slightly sweet on the palate. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-7.0%

  • Pilsner

    One of the most popular styles of lager beers, Pilsners are very light in color and brewed using noble hops such as Saaz and Hallertauer. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-5.5%