Copycat Pluckers Wing Bar Hot Wings

Pluckers hot wings are known for that ideal sports bar combo: crackly crisp skin, juicy meat, and a spicy buffalo sauce without being harsh. This copycat version focuses on the two details that matter most: double-frying for a shatteringly crisp exterior, and a buttery Frank’s RedHot base, boosted with fresh jalapeños for a cleaner heat that builds as you eat. Once you dial in the oil temperature and toss the wings while they are still hot, you get that perfect coating that clings instead of sliding off. Serve these with ranch or blue cheese and a pile of celery, and you will have a Pluckers-level wing night without leaving your kitchen.

Why this recipe works

The secret to authentic Pluckers-style wings lies in both the frying technique and the carefully balanced sauce. Double-frying the wings (first at a lower temperature, then at a higher one) creates that perfect crispy exterior while maintaining juicy meat inside. The buffalo sauce achieves its distinctive flavor profile by combining Frank’s Red Hot as a base with fresh jalapeños for an additional layer of heat that builds gradually rather than overwhelming the palate immediately. The butter smooths out the hot sauce’s acidic edge while adding richness. This method replicates the restaurant experience by focusing on the same core principles: proper wing preparation, high-quality ingredients, and the perfect sauce-to-wing ratio.

Ingredients

• Chicken wings – Provide the perfect vehicle for the sauce with the ideal meat-to-skin ratio for optimal flavor absorption
• Butter – Creates richness and helps mellow the heat of the hot sauce for a balanced flavor profile
• Frank’s Red Hot Sauce – Delivers the classic buffalo wing tangy base with a consistent, reliable heat level
• Fresh jalapeño peppers – Adds a layer of fresh, vibrant heat and complexity beyond what hot sauce alone provides

How to Make Pluckers Hot Wings

Making wings at home is pretty easy! It takes a couple of steps, but it isn’t challenging to be a master of wings in no time at all. You will need to:

• Cut the wings. Most of the time it’s cheaper by the whole wings, and they are quickly cut.
• Fry the wings. If you don’t have a fryer, you can grab a large pot and a thermometer. Fry the wings until golden and crispy.

• Make the buffalo sauce. This is where the magic happens. Add all of the ingredients to the pot, and heat through

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• Then toss the wings with the sauce until they are thoroughly coated.
• Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and enjoy!

Storage and reheating

• Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store extra sauce separately if possible.
• Reheating Method: Reheat wings on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven until hot and crisp, then toss with warmed sauce.
• Freezing: Freeze cooked, unsauced wings for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until crisp, then sauce before serving.

Tips for Preparing and Serving Pluckers Wing Bar Buffalo Wings

• Use poultry shears. After you can easily find the joints separating the three parts of the chicken wing, using poultry shears makes prepping wings much faster. Just be sure not to cut through the chicken bones.
• Don’t throw away your wingtips. You may not use the wingtips in this recipe, but they are still worth keeping for later. Freeze the wingtips in a bag until you have enough to make chicken stock.
• Fry in batches. Get the crispiest chicken wings by cooking them in small quantities. Trying to cook too many wings at once will lower the oil temperature and make the chicken oily. Keep the fried chicken wings warm in a low oven and toss them in the sauce immediately before serving.
• Go easy on the sauce. The goal is to coat the wings evenly with the sauce, not to drown them in it. You can always serve extra sauce on the side for anyone who wants more.
• Don’t forget the dips and sides. Buffalo wings can get a bit spicy, so remember to have blue cheese or ranch dressing on hand to help reduce the heat. You may want to add cut celery or carrots for dipping as well.

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