Party wings, seasoned and fried to perfection, then coated with a homemade finger-licking buffalo sauce. Perfect for Superbowl & Cocktail parties.
Hot wings, hot wings, hot wings, let’s talk about my hot wings. Some people call them Buffalo wings because it’s said they were first seen and served in a restaurant called “Anchor Bar” in Buffalo, New York.
But let me make it very clear… that I absolutely love buffalo wings, and that’s probably because my favorite condiment is hot sauce, which I put on like EVERYTHING!
Buffalo wings, aka hot wings, are the perfect finger food for cocktail parties, birthday parties, Super Bowl parties, and more. They’re also called Party wings, probably because people make them for parties a lot.
I have a friend who makes buffalo wings every year for his annual Super Bowl party. Speaking of Superbowl parties, Buffalo Wings are the one thing you will always find at a Super Bowl party.
So, if you’re a football fan and host Super Bowl parties, bookmark this recipe because you HAVE to make buffalo wings for the occasion, and these are some of the best on the net.
Now, I make my buffalo wings a little different from how I’ve seen most people make them. I put a little ketchup in my buffalo sauce, and I fry my chicken naked, which means without flour.
But listen, before I get into all that… let me tell you what’s to love about this recipe before I get into everything you’ll need to make these fire, bomb@zz, buffalo wings!
What to love about this buffalo wings recipe:
- Easy to make: What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With my detailed instructions, it’s impossible to mess this up. So whether you’re a new cook or a vet looking to try something new, don’t worry; you’ve got this.
- Fan favorite: Buffalo wings are a fan favorite because everybody likes buffalo wings. So, if you’re looking for an appetizer to bring to a cocktail party, birthday, or Superbowl party, you can’t go wrong with buffalo wings.
- Quick and don’t take long: Another good thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t take long. All you do is clean ya chicken, pat it dry, season and fry the chicken then smother them in a sauce that takes 5 minutes to make.
- Finger food: Buffalo wings don’t require a fork, spoon, or knife, which means fewer dishes for you to clean. It also means anyone from children to the elderly can eat them with ease.
Ok now let me share some childhood memories with yall… and share how my love for buffalo wings started because it’s not short of that. Seriously buffalo wings are a top 5 favorite food for me.
Childhood memories of buffalo wings
I used to eat buffalo wings all the time as a teen… it was my go-to order when there was no cooked food in the fridge. I’d beg my grandma and aunt to order some from the fast-food spot down the street from where we lived.
In Philly, as most of you know, there are corner stores on almost every corner of every street. There’s either a Dominican or Puerto Rican store (we call them Poppy stores), a Chinese store, or a fast food store at each corner.
And when I say I used to order buffalo wings from these stores at least twice a week, that’s no lie. But as I got older, I grew bored of them, not because I no longer liked them, but because they tasted so basic!
So I decided to experiment with the sauce and create my own buffalo wings sauce. I wanted it to taste similar to Dennis (a store) buffalo wings. Dennis’s was a store on 65th to 66th and Woodland Ave in Southwest Philly.
It was around the corner from me and my mom’s friend Val’s house. I remember being over her crib one time and her ordering us some buffalo wings and me being floored by how good they were.
They were so different from your average buffalo wings. Their sauce is what made them stand out the most because it was almost dark red in color and had a smoky, sweet, and spicy taste to it.
I couldn’t tell if it was made with hickory BBQ or liquid smoke because the wings had a smoky, almost grilled taste to them. And the sauce tasted hot, like typical buffalo sauce, but had a hint of sweetness to it.
So my first thought was that they combined the hot sauce with either BBQ sauce, ketchup, or honey. I played around with the ingredients until I figured out the right combination of ingredients.
By the way, this recipe has been updated since I posted it. I’ll modify the recipe as soon as I can. Anyway, everyone who has ever tried my buffalo wings rants and raves about how good they are and how much they love them.
And, of course, they always ask for the recipe, so check the recipe out below and tell me what you think. I think yall going to love them! The recipe is printable and can be saved at no cost.
Cookware and utensils you’ll need:
- Large Mixing Bowl: Make sure you have a large mixing bowl to season the wing dings in.
- Measuring Spoons: Use a measuring spoon to measure the seasonings accurately.
- Measuring Cups: Use a measuring cup to measure the hot sauce accurately.
- Slotted Spoon: Have a slotted spoon on deck to add to and remove the chicken from the skillet or a pot of hot oil once it’s done.
- Large Skillet or Pot: You need a large skillet to fry the chicken in.
- Cooling Rack: Sit the chicken on a cooling rack once the chicken is done.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Meat: Wingettes aka wing dings
- Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper
- Sauce: Hot sauce, ketchup, and butter
- Other: Vegetable oil
How to clean the chicken
1. First, fill a large mixing bowl with water and add 1 tbsp of salt.
- You can also use a combination of water and vinegar or water and lemon/lime juice.
2. Place the wingettes in the bowl of salt water and let them soak for 20 minutes.
3. Make sure the water is covering the wingettes.
4. Rub the wings with the salt water solution, then rinse.
5. Once done, make sure to pat them dry because water + oil = volcanic explosions, and you don’t want to add wet wings to hot oil.
How to make homemade buffalo wings
1. Season the chicken:
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, especially after cleaning them.
- Place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Season them well with the seasonings, and toss them.
2. Fry the wingettes until crispy:
- Get a skillet and place it over medium-high heat (7), then add the oil.
- Let the oil preheat for about 4 minutes.
- Once hot, add the wingettes and fry them for 15 minutes.
- Fry in batches like 12-13 wings at a time.
- Make sure you flip the wings periodically as they fry, so they brown evenly on each side.
- If you decide to deep fry them, you will definitely know when they’re done because they’ll float to the top.
- Once they’re done, remove them and set them on a cooling rack.
3. Make the buffalo sauce:
- Place a skillet over medium heat this time.
- Add the butter to the skillet and give it time to melt.
- Add in the hot sauce and ketchup, then stir well.
- The ketchup adds color and flavor to the sauce, and it thickens it as well.
4. Toss the chicken in the sauce:
- Once the sauce is well blended, reduce heat to low heat.
- Add your crispy wingettes to the sauce, and toss them until they are well coated.
- Let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then cut the fire off.
- This allows the sauce to adhere and stick to the wingettes.
Tips for best results:
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet: Overcrowding the pan will reduce the temperature of the oil and cool down the skillet, causing the chicken to stick and release moisture. The wings won’t get crispy or brown this way.
Storage and reheating
- How to store buffalo wings: Just make sure they’re tightly sealed in a container like a glass tupperware bowl and stored in the refrigerator.
- Can you freeze buffalo wings? Yes, chicken freezes well. Just make sure they’re tightly sealed in a ziploc bag or something to prevent freezer burn.
- How do you reheat buffalo wings? I reheat my wings in the oven so they get nice and crispy. You can also reheat them in a skillet or air fryer, which is probably the best choice.
- How do you reheat the buffalo sauce? If there’s buffalo sauce in the skillet, I’ll save it in a small container and put it in the frig. I’ll warm it up in the microwave or in a skillet and add it to the crispy wings after reheating them in an air fryer.
Serving suggestions
- Blue cheese: Blue cheese is definitely the undisputed champ when it comes to dressings used as dips for buffalo wings. The flavor of blue cheese tastes so great with the buffalo sauce. It has a way of mellowing out the spice.
- Ranch: Ranch is more of a southern thing, but it’s definitely the 2nd most common dressing served with buffalo wings. There’s a never-ending debate about which tastes best with buffalo wings compared to blue cheese and ranch! Lol!
- Celery: I don’t think I’ve ever ordered a buffalo wing platter without it coming with celery on the side.
Frequently asked question
- Why not fry with flour? The reason I don’t fry the wingettes with flour is because the sauce causes the flour to swell up, and the wings end up soggy.
Other appetizers you might like:
- The BEST Stuffed Peppers Recipe Ever
- Worlds Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Delicious Easy Crispy Fried Shrimp Recipe
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Homemade Buffalo Wings
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 Mins
- Total Time: 25 Mins
- Yield: 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Party wings, seasoned and fried to perfection, then coated with a delicious homemade buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
2 Lbs Wingettes
3 Cups Vegetable Oil
2 Tbs Butter
1/2 Cup Frank’s Original Redhot or Lousianna Hot Sauce
3 Tbs Ketchup
1/2 Tsp Seasoning Salt or 1/4 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Peppers (Optional)
Instructions
1. Pat the wings dry and season them well.
2. Place a skillet or medium-high heat, add in the oil, and preheat until hot.
3. Add half of the wings, and fry for 15 minutes and until they’re brown on both sides.
4. Sit them on a cooling rack once done.
5. After all the chicken is done, remove oil from the skillet and clean it well.
6. Place the same skillet over medium heat.
7. Add in the butter, and once it melts, add in the hot sauce and ketchup.
8. Stir well, then add in the wings.
9. Reduce to low heat and toss the wings until they’re all well coated about 2-3 minutes.
Notes
If you’re making this recipe for a large gathering, you can triple or quadruple the recipe. You should only double the amount of oil though.
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31 thoughts on “The Best Homemade Buffalo Wings Recipe”
I’ve been making your wings for years now. They are the best. Friends and relatives always request them. I’m getting hungry just writing this. I use many of your recipes but this one is my favorite. I used to search so hard to find good wings, so many places mess them up. These are the best!!! Thanks PBJ
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These wings are great! I cook for the people I love and my boyfriend very much loves these wings and requests them frequently
You are absolutely amazing! My go to recipes when I need something delicious to cook!
Yesss your food is the best thanx for sharing, but I have a question what happened to your sweet potato recipe on YouTube I can’t seem to find it it is so good I made it before but I lost the recipe
Oh my. The best. My family loved them. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely love your recipes! Fan for life.
I made these tonight for my family. First time I ever made wings. We scarfed them down!
i love the way cook and the end everything look great i say the best the best dont stop cooking my food be the best because of you the best
I want to use your recipe for the holidays and for Sunday NFL games. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Jay I enjoyed this recipe. Question I don’t have a high tolerance for spicy food, how would you recommend I adjust this recipe? Is it as simple as using less hot sauce or would I need to use a different more mild sauce altogether? I loved the taste I just want to reduce the spice a little to my tolerance. Thanks for your help my brother!
I followed this recipe faithfully – the results were incredible. In fact, I was SO proud of myself (in that I *never* cook for my family) that I just had to call my parents and several friends just to tell them what I had done. You’ve made me so proud of myself.
The downside is that from now on, yours truly will be on the hook to make dinner whenever it’s wing night.
Luv ur wings
Luv ur recipes
For the chicken wings, instead of frying, we use a Air Fryer, and then, continue with your recipe. This takes away of too much fat.
Over 45 yrs, my fav—“BUFFALO WINGS” , what a shocker, boy was i ever missing out!! Who needs extra ingredients. Thanks a bunch for sharing your recipe!!
Jay, I follow you on Youtube and I have to say you are the BOMB!!!!! I was never able to cook blackeyed peas, I use to depend on my mother and sister to cook them for me, but I got tired of them because they were too bland/dry, I had to keep adding salt and water to them. So I decided to Google blackeyed peas recipe, so that I can learn how to make my own. Well I found your video and as I watched I was like “hold up, my family don’t add all of the ingredients you used.” Just a few weeks ago, I followed your recipe and OOOOOOh baby, them jawns was the BOMB!!!! I told my mother that I will “NEVER” eat anyone’s blackeyed peas again. No one can touch your recipe. Oh and the diced tomatoes set them off. Jay, thanks for the lessons and keep up the good work. I find myself cooking more using your recipes because you make it look so easy. Oh, by the way I think I attending John Bartram High with you, Class of “89”
I was skeptical before trying, but thank goodness I made them!! I make them every weekend now and my husband and I love them. No more money wasted at Wing Stop — these are WAY better! Thank you!!!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed them!!!
I tried the roasted chicken with the vegetables they were the bomb so good. I want to try the Buffalo Wings but I don’t like Spicy instead of the Red hot sauce what else could I used?
You’re a bad man j Philly the oxtails, the hot wings thanks for sharing zman from Florida
WIngs are one of my favorite foods to bring to a party, etc. But PLEASE, you must have another recipe that is for those that cannot eat the spicy kind. Something sweet like a duck or sweet/ sour sauce or something like that? Hope you do!
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These are the best homemade wings, I have ever made, Thank you, keep up the good work!!
This so much for all your recipes, I am a believer. You are truly an amazing cook.
Loved your hot wings recipe!!! My daughter almost ate all of them and my picking husband really enjoyed them. Love how you simply explain things that turn out so good!
My daughters and I loved your recipe for the hot wings. My daughters always compete with each other . My youngest daughter will make your recipe and my oldest will make another recipe from another fellow YouTuber. I must admit your recipe always win. Thanks for sharing.At this very moment I’m making baked chicken recipe can’t wait to tell you how it turns out!!!!!!!
I love your “beginner friendly” recipes. So glad you chose not to use bread for your wings. I do that also. I absolutely LOVE THE SAUCE. Great job. I’m missing you on YouTube my friend. Hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us.
P.S. I love hearing you enjoying your food when you taste them off camera. It tickles me every time I do your rhythmic mmmmmm m mm mm mm mmmmm.
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Jay i like the hot wings using. Your way I love It thank you