**Buffalo chicken wings**, a timeless American bar food, are crispy fried chicken wings coated in a tangy, spicy sauce. The combination of crispy, juicy chicken and the bold, flavorful sauce makes them irresistible. This article presents a collection of buffalo chicken wings recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. From traditional to unique variations, these recipes offer a range of options for creating mouthwatering buffalo chicken wings at home.
Whether you prefer classic buffalo sauce, a milder version, or something with a unique twist, this article has a recipe to satisfy your cravings. It includes recipes for traditional buffalo chicken wings, baked buffalo chicken wings for a healthier alternative, boneless buffalo chicken wings for easy preparation, and even a vegetarian version made with cauliflower for those who prefer a plant-based option.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success for both experienced and novice cooks. Additionally, tips and suggestions are offered to help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate buffalo chicken wings.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS IN A JAR
This fun-sized take on the game day appetizer offers everything you love about Buffalo wings, minus the bones, messy frying, and any risk of your drunk friends dripping sauce all over the place. Instead of wings, we simply take chicken thighs, simmer them directly in butter 'n hot sauce, shred, and mix with celery. The blue cheese comes in the accompanying crostini: baguette slices toasted and spread with butter and blue cheese.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a dry saucepan over high heat. Place thighs skin-side down in the hot pan and cook until skin is browned, seasoning generously with salt, about 5 minutes. Turn thighs over once skin no longer sticks to the pan. Add butter, Louisiana hot sauce, and water. Toss thighs around to stir the sauce until butter is melted.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until meat can be easily pulled from the bone, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat and break meat up into smaller pieces using tongs, stirring it into the sauce. Let mixture cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
- Transfer meat to a mixing bowl, shredding it into smaller pieces. Discard bones, cartilage, and skin.
- Bring the sauce in the pan to a boil over medium-high heat. Let reduce until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour sauce into the bowl of chicken meat and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning; add salt, cayenne, and hot sauce as needed. Add celery and mix one last time.
- Pack chicken mixture into a pint-sized jar or crock, and top with a spoonful of hot sauce if desired, and seal jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before service to allow spread to warm up a bit.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in the meantime. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush tops generously with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, smear butter and blue cheese together in a small bowl until combined.
- Remove toasted baguette slices and let cool slightly, leaving the oven on. Spread blue cheese spread on top, then continue baking crostini until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with the Buffalo chicken spread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 502 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 12 as a canapé
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, cider vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, hot sauce, honey and a couple of cracks of black pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss around to make sure they're fully covered in the marinade. If you have time, leave the wings to marinate for a couple of hrs in the fridge or ideally overnight.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Drain and reserve the marinade, then spread the wings out on a very large baking tray. Bake for 30 mins, then pour off the excess oil, add the reserved marinade and toss well. Increase oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Return to the oven and cook for a further 30 mins, tossing a few times to coat in the glaze as they cook. They should be sticky and glazed with most of the marinade evaporated. Serve on a large platter alongside other party snacks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.94 milligram of sodium
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Hot wings got their start in Buffalo, New York, in a kitchen. Although there was no game on at the time, today spicy wings and cool sauces are traditional game-day fare. Cayenne, red sauce and spices keep these tangy buffalo chicken wings good and hot, just like the originals. -Nancy Chapman, Center Harbor, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wings in oil, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the hot sauce and spices. Place chicken in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Remove to a serving plate with a slotted spoon. Serve with celery and ranch dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Use chicken wings that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the jar. If you do, the chicken wings won't cook properly.
- Shake the jar vigorously every 15 minutes. This will help coat the chicken wings evenly in the sauce.
- Bake the chicken wings for 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the wing. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Buffalo chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for game day, parties, or a casual meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love.
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