Buffalo wings are pretty amazing, but for me Wings and Things garlic buffalo wings are my favorite. They have a bit of spice, and a nice garlic flavor kicks in, and suddenly you are grabbing for the next wing.
For me, hot wings are one of the most satisfying chicken dishes you can order out. Thank goodness these were created by the Anchor Bar many years ago. I like to use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, as I think it gives just the right amount of heat. This recipe really makes a very mild buffalo wing sauce. If you like your wings hotter, you can add additional cayenne or even a little bit of freshly chopped habanero.
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Cooking tips
For this recipe, we are going to quickly dredge chicken wings in seasoned flour. Then we are going to partially fry them before finishing the cooking in the oven.
I always get asked what type of oil should I fry the wings in. I really like to fry my wings in either peanut oil, cottonseed, or even canola oil. I like all three equally as well. You can even fry the wings in vegetable shortening if you like.
I am having you start these in on the stove by frying them and then we are finishing the cooking in the oven. I think this will help ensure that the wings are fully cooked, but yet you get that wonderful flavor that comes from frying the wings.
If you are new to cooking, I find that doing the wings this way, ensures your friends, family, and loved ones will still continue to be in those roles. When I started cooking I sometimes undercooked chicken. Rare beef is wonderful, rare chicken is not.
How to buy and cut the chicken wings
When it comes to buying the wings, I always like to buy whole chicken wings and then cut them myself. It is very easy to cut your own wings. Two quick cuts and you will have your wings separated in no time.
I should also mention it is often cheaper for you to go ahead and cut up your own wings for your buffalo hot wings. Sometimes people separate them into two or three pieces. Hooters cuts them into two pieces; the drummette and then the flapper. Most other places do three cuts; the drummette, the wing tip, and then the middle portion. Very few people enjoy the wing tip of the wings. So I typically cut them into three portions, and you can make stock out of the wing tip.
Other Buffalo Wing Recipes
Grilled Buffalo Wings
Players Sports Bar Boneless Buffalo Wings
Easy Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Wings and Things Chicken Tenders and Buffalo Sauce
Hooters Hot Wings
Wings and Things Garlic Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Frank Red Hot Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend together flour, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper and ground black pepper. Cut wings and dredge them in the flour. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry wings for about 5 to 7 minutes, and then drain on a wire rack.
- Depending upon the side of your pot fry 5 or 6 wings at a time. Be sure to stir the wings once during cooking to make sure that the wings cook evening. Cook the wings until they just begin to brown. Bake wings for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by heating together in a small pot, the Franks Red Hot Sauce, butter, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Whisk the sauce together when the butter has melted. Pour wings into a large bowl, and drizzle the sauce over.
- Turn the wings over in the sauce until they are fully coated. Serve immediately with celery stalks and plenty of blue cheese dressing.
momk
love these wings. I use bbq sauce instead of hot sauce, they are wonderful
Devi
Hi Stephanie,
I have Frank Red Hot Baffalo Sauce, if i substitute the regualr Frank Red Hot Sauce with what I have, what are the ingredients I have to omit from the sauce preparation? Please get back to me as I have to make it tomorrow. 🙂
Thanks,
Devi
Stephanie
I am not that familiar with that product, I think you would just substitute out the butter and the hot sauce for the buffalo sauce.
anna
i want to make a good fried wing I don’t have a oven so would these recipes still work
Stephanie Manley
It will, you will need to fry the wings for about 12 to 15 minutes.
Nicole Johnson
Looks great Stephanie! I’ve never tried to fry wings and then bake them. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
stephaniemanley
Thank you. I hope you give this a try.
Stacey
I really love pizza hut’s hot wings, I always get medium hot buffalo bone out. I’m 17 and I haven’t had a lot of experience cooking, but I want to make supper tonight for my mama and me. I was just wondering if this recipe tastes similar to to pizza hut’s? If not, any ideas on how to make it that way? And sorry about writing such a long comment lol
stephaniemanley
I haven’t tried their wings. I bet you will like these.
Donna Nash
I love the flavor of “Buffalo Wings”, but the heat is a bit much for me. What adjustments would you recommend to bring this down to a medium range?
stephaniemanley
Donna, you could cut out the Cayenne, also you may want to keep the amount of butter the same, and then add less hot sauce. I hope this helps.
Donna Nash
Thanks, I’ll try that, and let you know how it goes.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
You can never have too many wings! Great recipe, Stephanie!
stephaniemanley
Thanks Ashley, you are right you can never have too many wings.
ItsJoelen
Garlic makes everything even better! I love buffalo wings in every which way – these look delicious!
stephaniemanley
So true, Garlic goes well in so many things. Thank you for your comment.
stephaniemanley
What’s your favorite flavor of wings?
Becca Torsell
These look perfect for an appetizer! Will definitely be making these!
stephaniemanley
Thanks! These would make a great appetizer.