Buffalo Wild Wings General Tso Wings

The first time I tried General Tso Chicken Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, it was love at first bite. These wings combine the crispy perfection of fried chicken with the sweet-spicy-savory glory of General Tso sauce, creating an irresistible appetizer that disappeared from their menu too soon. Luckily, this copycat recipe brings that unforgettable flavor to your kitchen, using simple pantry ingredients for a game day snack that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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What Makes General Tso Chicken Wings So Good? 

The magic of General Tso wings lies in its perfectly balanced sauce. The combination of fresh ginger and garlic creates an aromatic base, while sugar and soy sauce provide that signature sweet-savory profile. A splash of vinegar adds brightness, and cornstarch ensures the sauce clings beautifully to each wing. By frying the wings first, we achieve that restaurant-quality crispiness that holds up even when coated in sauce.

Why You Should Try This Recipe for General Tso Wings

Sadly, nothing lasts forever, and this dish has disappeared from the menu at Buffalo Wild Wings. But that doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat it again. You’ll just have to make it yourself.

The good news is that putting together the sauce is a snap and uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Whether you fry your wings, like in this General Tso Chicken Wings recipe, or cook them in the air fryer, you have one delicious snack that is perfect for chowing down on during the game or serving as a casual dinner. 

General Tso Wings Ingredients

For the Wings

• Chicken wings – The star protein that provides a perfect crispy exterior and juicy interior when fried
• Vegetable oil – Creates the high-heat environment needed for perfectly crispy wings

For the General Tso Sauce

• Fresh ginger – Adds aromatic spiciness and authentic Asian flavor
• Fresh garlic – Provides essential savory depth to the sauce base
• Cornstarch – Thickens the sauce to create the perfect coating consistency
• White sugar – Delivers the signature sweetness that balances the savory elements
• Light soy sauce – Contributes umami flavor and saltiness
• White vinegar – Adds brightness and balances the sweet components
• Dry sherry or white wine – Introduces complexity and helps tenderize the meat
• Chicken broth – Forms the liquid base while adding subtle savory notes
• Water – Helps dissolve cornstarch and adjust thickness

You can buy chicken wings, which are already divided into drumettes and wingettes, but they are usually more expensive. Why not save money and freeze the wingtips for making chicken stock by cutting up the whole wings yourself?

How to Make the General Tso Chicken Wing Recipe 

To cook the chicken wings:

1. Take the wings out of the fridge to come up to room temperature. 
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil to 375°F. A deep fryer makes cooking the wings much easier, but if you don’t have one, heat the oil in a heavy-bottom pot. Use a deep-fry thermometer that attaches to the side of the pot to make sure the oil is at the correct temperature. 
3. Once the oil comes up to 375°F, pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and carefully add five or six wings to the oil. Adding too many wings at once will lower the temperature too much. 
4. Cook the wings for between 10 and 12 minutes, until golden brown and done. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F. While the chicken wings are cooking, it is an excellent time to make the sauce recipe below. 
5. Transfer the cooked wings onto a wire rack set on a sheet pan. If you are cooking the wings in multiple batches, put the tray with the wings in the oven set to WARM. Finish cooking the rest of the chicken. 

To prepare the General Tso sauce for the chicken wings:

1. Peel the ginger. Mince the ginger and garlic and place in a saucepan.
2. Add the cornstarch, water, white sugar, light soy sauce, white vinegar, dry sherry, and chicken broth to the saucepan and whisk well. 
3. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer over medium while whisking occasionally until the sauce thickens. 
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and cover to keep warm.

To sauce and serve General Tso Wings:

1. Place a quarter of the wings and a quarter of the sauce in a large bowl. 
2. Toss the wings to coat and plate. 
3. Repeat with the remaining chicken wings. 
4. Serve immediately. 

Buffalo Wild Wings General Tso Wings

Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy General Tso sauce – a perfect recreation of the discontinued Buffalo Wild Wings favorite.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo Wild Wings Recipes, Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Wings

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• vegetable or canola oil for deep frying

Sauce

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger root
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
• 14 ounces chicken broth

Instructions

• If necessary, cut the wings into drumettes and wingettes. Be sure to cut off the wing tip (you can save this for making chicken stock). Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
• In a deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°F. Deep fry the chicken wings for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on their size, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the wings from the fryer and transfer to a wire rack to drain.
• Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Then reduce the temperature to a simmer.
• Place 1/4 of the wings in a medium-sized bowl. Add a ladle of sauce and gently toss. Repeat with remaining wings and sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

What to Serve General Tso Wings With 

You can go with the traditional raw veggie sticks or even fries, but why not stick to the Asian theme and serve with white rice? An easy way to serve the rice is to wet your hands and form each serving into a puck.

Wrap each rice puck in waxed paper so that people can hold the rice without it sticking to their fingers. 

What Is the Best Way to Reheat Buffalo Wild Wings General Tso Chicken Wings?

An air fryer gives you the crispiest results:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Heat the wings for about five minutes or until hot. Turn the wings over halfway through the cooking time. 

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can reheat the wings in the oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 
2. Place the wings on a wire rack over a baking tray and heat for about 8 minutes or until hot. Flip the wings after four minutes. 

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