Homemade Buffalo Wings

Name: Homemade Buffalo Wings With Hot Sauce Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup hot sauce; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 lbs chicken wings; Ranch dressing, for serving; Blue cheese dressing, for serving; Carrot sticks, for serving; Celery sticks, for serving

These homemade buffalo wings are deep-fried until crispy and tossed in a simple three-ingredient sauce made from hot sauce, butter, and brown sugar. They're ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for serving with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

🌍American 🏷️Buffalo wings 🏷️Chicken wings 🏷️Hot wings 🏷️Spicy Game-day

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Total

20 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup hot sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 lbs chicken wings
Ranch dressing, for servingoptional
Blue cheese dressing, for servingoptional
Carrot sticks, for servingoptional
Celery sticks, for servingoptional

Instructions

1
Fill a pot with vegetable oil and heat to 350°F.
2
While the oil heats, prepare the sauce. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce and butter.
3
Whisk the sauce until the butter is completely melted.
4
Add the brown sugar and continue to whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer. Then remove from heat.
5
Carefully add the chicken wings to the hot oil.
6
Fry for 10-12 minutes, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked wings from the oil and place them in a large mixing bowl.
8
Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the hot wings.
9
Toss the wings until they are fully and evenly coated in the sauce.
10
Serve immediately with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Bring wings to room temperature 15 minutes before frying for even cooking and crispy skin.
Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil at 350°F; wings at lower temps absorb oil and become greasy.
Toss wings in sauce while still hot so they absorb the flavors; let cool slightly before serving to prevent burns.
Pat wings dry after frying and before saucing to maximize crispness and prevent soggy coating.

Substitutions

Hot sauce → Frank's RedHot, Tabasco, or sriracha (adjusts heat and flavor profile)
Brown sugar → honey or maple syrup (adds sweetness with different depth)
Vegetable oil → canola or peanut oil (similar smoke point, neutral flavor)
Ranch/blue cheese dressing → sour cream mixed with herbs or Greek yogurt (lighter alternative)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.

Equipment

deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot · deep-fry thermometer · paper towels · tongs

Common Questions

Can I make buffalo wings in an air fryer instead of deep frying?

Yes. Air fry wings at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway through, then toss with the sauce. They won't be quite as crispy as deep-fried but will still be good.