How to Make Original Buffalo Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic American appetizers, few dishes are as beloved as the original Buffalo wings. These spicy, crispy, and tangy chicken wings have become a staple in bars, restaurants, and home kitchens across the country. With their mouth-watering combination of flavors, it's no wonder that Buffalo wings have stood the test of time and remain a favorite snack for sports games, parties, and casual gatherings.

Originating in Buffalo, New York in the 1960s, Buffalo wings were firs...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 wings

  • Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer or large heavy pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut off tips, and separate each wing at the joint. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place half of the wings in the deep fryer. When the wings are golden brown and crisp, remove them and drain well. Salt wings to taste. Add remaining wings and repeat frying process. Once wings have drained a bit, place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan. Mix in hot sauce and vinegar. Pour melted sauce over the cooked wings, and mix to coat the wings with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    509 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 79mg
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 119mg