Fried Chicken Wings with Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce

These classic wings are fried to golden perfection with a bold homemade seasoning blend (salt, paprika, and a kick of cayenne), then tossed in our from-scratch Buffalo sauce—made with a full jar of Frank’s Red Hot, plenty of melted butter, and smoky chipotle Tabasco for that extra fiery twist. Serve ’em hot with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh celery sticks for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

Whether you’re throwing a big bash with the whole crew or keeping it cozy with just a few close friends, this recipe is super easy, partially make-ahead (season ’em early, fry fresh!), and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your party.

The humble Buffalo wing — a true finger-lickin’ masterpiece of American ingenuity! Coated in that fiery, buttery homemade Buffalo sauce, these crispy beauties are the undisputed MVP of every Super Bowl party… and honestly, they’re here to stay. From coast to coast, East to West, North to South, we all crave our wings!

We firmly believe they’re a must-have on Sunday afternoons while cheering on the game, and they’re especially welcome at our Texas ranch Super Bowl bash. Football season just wouldn’t feel complete without them

Fried Chicken Wings Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds of chicken wings
• canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 sticks of butter ( 1 cup)
• 12 ounce jar of Franks Red Hot Sauce
• Tabasco “chipotle” pepper sauce
• Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing
• Celery Sticks

 Equipment Needed:

• Ziplock Bag
• Fry Daddy or a Large Deep Skillet
• Large Saucepan

How to make chicken drumettes  with buffalo chicken wing sauce:

Instructions:

• Grab a large zip-top bag and add the salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Give it a good shake to blend those spices evenly.
• Toss in your chicken wings (drumettes and flats work great!), seal the bag, then shake, massage, or tumble ’em around until every piece is completely coated in that flavorful seasoning mix.
• Heat up your fry daddy with about 4 cups of oil or heat about 2 inches of oil in a large, deep skillet to 300–350°F (use a thermometer for best results!)
• Carefully add the seasoned wings in batches (don’t overcrowd!), and fry for about 10 minutes, turning as needed, until they’re golden brown and crispy.
• Remove them and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any extra oil.
• While the wings fry, melt the butter in a large saucepan over low hea
• Pour in the entire jar of Frank’s Red Hot, then add about 20 shakes of Tabasco (adjust up or down for your preferred heat level—taste as you go!). Stir until smooth and combined.
• Drop the hot, freshly fried wings right into the warm sauce. Gently stir or toss until every wing is thoroughly coated in that glossy, fiery goodness.
• Plate ’em up hot with your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing and plenty of fresh celery sticks on the side

These fiery, saucy beauties are more than just an appetizer; they’re the heart and soul of game day, the unsung heroes that make every touchdown taste even better. Whether you’re feeding a big crowd or keeping it cozy with a few friends, one bite of that buttery, spicy perfection and you’ll see why football season just wouldn’t be the same without ’em!

So fire up that fryer, whip up the sauce, and get ready to wing it like a pro. Your guests will be coming back for seconds (and thirds!).