Best Recipe for Classic Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 30 chicken wings, small wing joint removed
- 2 cups hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Oil, for deep-frying
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled
- Celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- To make the wings: Place the wings in a glass or other non-reactive bowl and add 1 cup of the hot sauce and Worcestershire. Mix thoroughly, being sure all the wings are coated, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Pour the oil for frying in a large pot to a depth of 2 inches and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
- Place the flour in a separate mixing bowl and season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, prepare an egg wash by whisking together the eggs and milk until well blended. Working with all 3 bowls (wings, flour mixture and egg wash): first dredge each wing in the flour mixture, then dip the wing in the egg wash; and finally dredge the wing completely in the flour mixture, coating it evenly. Deep-fry the wings for 12 to 15 minutes or until the batter achieves a crisp, uniform texture. When cooked through, set aside to drain on paper towels or the nonprinted side of a paper grocery bag.
- To make the dressing: in a mixing bowl and using a wire whisk, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, shallots, and garlic, blending until smooth. Gently stir in the crumbled cheese until completely mixed in.
- To serve, place the fried wings in a large bowl and drench with the remaining 1 cup hot sauce (or less, to taste). Serve with the blue cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks on the side ¿ and plenty of napkins!
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