My Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe will set a new standard of deliciousness for you. If you like more heat you can adjust that easily. You can also make your own blu cheese dressing to accompany the wings!
Buffalo Chicken Wings and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing –
One of the great joys in life for me has buffalo chicken wings. I know it shouldn’t even be in that class of happiness, but I just love them. And when I started making them at home and developed a recipe I also found that just no one else could make them as good as I could.
Of course, that doesn’t stop me from trying them when we go out to eat……. because I love Buffalo Chicken Wings!
In fact, I love all styles and flavors of chicken wings like my Chinese Sticky Wings and my Drunken Tequila Wings, but Buffalo style will always be my favorite.
The first and most important ingredient for this dish is the Chicken wings. And if you have a choice always choose fresh not frozen wings.
Did you ever notice that sometimes the bones get black inside? That’s a sign that the wings have been frozen.
Homemade buffalo wings are easy enough to make and depending on the market you shop at sometimes you can find them already separated, or without the section that no one eats
If you use fresh wings, it’s not really a big deal to separate them at the joints. And don’t throw away the little end piece of the wing, freeze them and save them to make chicken stock! If you’ve never made homemade blue cheese dressing before, you don’t know what you’re missing. While there are a lot of great brands in the market, homemade is so much better and pretty easy to do.
The secret is in the sauce. You can adjust the amounts in my recipe for your heat comfort level and feel free to add your own secret ingredients to make it your very own. Just follow my steps in the recipe to ensure your sauce doesn’t break and comes outs rich and clingy.
Just a word of warning, once you start making your own buffalo chicken wings at home, most of the others you try when your dining out will pale in comparison. Of course, that’s not necessarily a bad thing!
If you love chicken wings as much as I do I know you’ll enjoy these recipes:
My Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe will set a new standard of deliciousness for you. If you like more heat you can adjust that easily. You can also make your own blu cheese dressing to accompany the wings!
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups canola oil or your favorite oil
- salt and black pepper
- 12 oz Franks Buffalo Wing Sauce or hot sauce of your choice
- 6 oz stick unsalted butter 1 and 1/2 sticks
- 3 oz honey
- 4 oz Bleu Cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a sauce pan melt the butter then add the honey and turn off the heat
- Add in hot sauce and using a wire whip blend until fully incorporated into the butter/honey mixture.
- You can heat this sauce if you want it hotter, but at this temperature the sauce will cling really well to the chicken wings. If you let the sauce get to hot it will break and separate into an oily mess!
- Set aside sauce until ready to coat wings
- In a food processor, add the sour cream or Greek yogurt, the milk and half of your bleu cheese.
- Pulse the mixture until all of the bleu cheese has been blended in.
- Add this mixture to the mayonnaise with the remaining bleu cheese crumbles and seasonings. (The seasonings are just a guide, season it to your taste)
- You should make this dressing at least one day ahead of time, to let the flavors build, it will taste the best after 48 hours.
- Wash all of the chicken wings, then on a cutting board, cut the wings into 3 pieces, either discarding the end wing section of freezing and saving for soup stock.
- Pat dry all wing pieces you will be using.
- Season your flour with salt and pepper (about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper) and dredge chicken wings in the seasoned flour
- Preheat oil in a large skillet to fry your wings
- Place wings in hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes, then turn them over and cook the other side for about the same time. (You want the wings to get crispy and have a good color).
- Remove the cooked wings to paper towels to drain
- Place the cooked wings in a large bowl with your buffalo sauce and toss them to get a good even coating of buffalo sauce on the wings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tammy says
February 2, 2019 at 9:58 pmCan you cook them in a deep fryer and get the same results?
Chef Dennis Littley says
February 3, 2019 at 5:26 pmyou certainly can. They should actually be better deep fried
Lilcarls says
January 26, 2019 at 11:59 pmOh my goodness, thank you Chef Denis, these are amazing!!! And the bleu cheese sauce is to die for, just finished with the family and they couldn’t rave more, even the little one who hates wings and bleu cheese!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
January 27, 2019 at 9:43 amI’m very happy to hear you enjoyed my wing recipe and bleu cheese! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
LIlcarls says
March 8, 2019 at 9:28 pmMaking these again tonight, it’s all the family has asked for since the last time!
Chelise says
April 3, 2019 at 8:36 amIn making the dressing, is there an alternative to using the food processor? I can’t wait to try it!
Chef Dennis Littley says
April 3, 2019 at 12:31 pmThe food processor incorporates the blue cheese more fully adding more flavor. But you can make it without, just mash some of the blue cheese up as well as possible adding some milk to make more of a paste.
Darnell says
December 8, 2018 at 12:47 pmTHANK YOU SO MUCH! Now I don’t need to order outside to satisfy my cravings 😃
Gail Loving says
November 23, 2018 at 4:54 pmCan your recipe be used with an air fryer? I don’t want to sacrifice any quality or appearance.. . .i don’t see where anyone has tried an air fryer with great results.
Chef Dennis Littley says
November 23, 2018 at 5:28 pmI have never used an air fryer so I’m not sure. If they can be cooked somewhat crispy, I would say yes. It’s all about the sauce and my sauce works on grilled of oven roasted too.
Gail Loving says
November 24, 2018 at 11:48 pmThanks! Looking forward to making these for a holiday party👩🍳
Eds says
October 27, 2018 at 4:32 amHi chef can I use a margarine instead to replace the butter?
Chef Dennis Littley says
October 29, 2018 at 5:36 pmabsolutely, I have even made it with coconut oil. It just doesn’t thicken quite the same.
Patrick says
February 21, 2019 at 7:59 pmHi Chef, this is awesome. I’m literally obsessed and made it for a party twice (and just for myself once) to rave reviews. I’m starting to find the butter taste very apparent – Any thoughts on reducing the amount of butter, or does that affect too much the overall taste?
Chef Dennis Littley says
February 22, 2019 at 8:10 amhi Patrick
you can reduce the amounts of butter, but it will make the sauce hotter. The butter is an integral part making the sauce thicker and richer so is somewhat necessary to the recipe but if you don’t mind the heat just add more hot sauce.
Diane says
October 21, 2018 at 9:02 pmI made these tonight and my son and I loved them! The recipe is perfect! Thanks for sharing. 🤗
Dhemz says
October 17, 2018 at 10:55 pmIndeed, the sauce is the secret. And I am totally copying this for sure…lol! Thanks for sharing!
Vyjay Rao says
October 17, 2018 at 10:27 pmThis definitely sounds like an amazing recipe. Though we are vegetarians, we have a group of friends who are just crazy about anything chicken. This is something to discuss with them over the weekend.
Kathy says
October 17, 2018 at 2:24 pmThese do sound amazing! I haven’t had wings in such a long time. Looks like I may need to get what I need for this recipe. I bet it tastes great.
Jeanine says
October 17, 2018 at 10:02 amOh my goodness. YES PLEASE. These look incredible. We will have to give them a try, i am a HUGE wing fan!
Heather says
October 17, 2018 at 9:48 amMy husband is a HUGE lover of all things chicken wings. I’m going to have to make these for him and let you know what he says.
Estelle says
October 17, 2018 at 9:41 amI love buffalo chicken wings as well and try to order them when we go out. I didn’t know that they can look black inside if they were frozen do thanks for the to.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
October 17, 2018 at 9:22 amThey are my kryptonite and literally my most favorite food. Except that I like them super HOT and SPICY. I love flats only too. These look amazing.
Lisa Martin says
October 17, 2018 at 12:11 amWow, what a great recipe. I can’t wait to try it out on my family. My kids will love this.
Heather says
October 17, 2018 at 12:09 amYeah chicken wings are one of my great passions too! I love them! What a wonderful sounding recipe! I’ll have to bookmark this to make later!
Tasheena says
October 16, 2018 at 11:30 pmThis recipe would be perfect for Thursday night football at our home. I know the guys would love it.
Terri Steffes says
October 16, 2018 at 10:15 pmI have to try these your way. I love Franks sauce, is there any better? I think not. I agree with you about homemade bleu cheese and, ranch, too!
Pam says
October 16, 2018 at 8:14 pmThose wings look fabulous and perfect for tailgating season. I didn’t realize that about the bones turning black when they are frozen. That’s good to know.
Mitch Chaitin says
October 16, 2018 at 4:47 pmWow, what a great hep you are! Just telling me to cut off and save that part of the wing that has no meat to save for chicken stock, is simple and brilliant! I am getting ready to make chicken soup all Winter starting next month! PS Now I am hungry for wings!
Glenda Cates says
October 16, 2018 at 4:28 pmI love the name you picked out for these and I love Tequila. I might just have to make these for my son and daughter so I can have a Shot of Tequila. Since I don’t eat Wings.
Amber Myers says
October 16, 2018 at 1:01 pmI just love wings! I’ll have to try these. I enjoy snacking on them while binging on a Netflix show. I’m not into football at all, but munching on these while watching Stranger Things is a win for me!
candy says
October 16, 2018 at 11:46 amThis is always a meal that my family and friends never turn down. Easy to make ad always make a double batch.
Melissa Chapman says
October 16, 2018 at 10:53 amMy son has a tendency to love buffalo wings but I never made them from scratch like this. I know now that I have the recipe he will make me fix it for him.
Tomi C says
October 16, 2018 at 10:05 amI never knew why bones got black inside. I always thought it had something to do with the frying technique that it was cooking faster inside than outside. Thanks for the education Chef. I love homemade buffalo chicken wings especially this time of year when appetizers rule at our house
Hershel Sturgill says
November 16, 2017 at 2:08 pmGreat Recipe Chef Dennis!
Heather says
September 15, 2017 at 12:30 pmYou can definitely tell a big difference between fresh and frozen wings. While not terrible, frozen wings should be avoided, especially if you’re serving guests. Thanks for sharing!
Ajit says
March 18, 2017 at 11:16 amWow so good. ..I love buffalo chicken wings ..Thanks
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
September 30, 2016 at 1:46 pmI love Buffalo Wings!! And blue cheese dressing? Yes, Sir!
Chef Dennis Littley says
October 1, 2016 at 8:04 amThey are definitely a favorite in our house! Thanks so much for stopping by Toni!
samantha says
August 30, 2015 at 12:52 amI made these and they are amazing! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Chef Dennis Littley says
August 30, 2015 at 2:26 pmI’m happy to hear you enjoyed the wings Samantha, they are delicious!
mochamadness says
July 7, 2014 at 9:07 pmFAB-U-LOUS WINGS! Gotta make these ASAP! Yours look so delicious that I could eat ’em through the screen..lol
Chef Dennis Littley says
July 8, 2014 at 1:39 pmThanks Gina, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
January 23, 2013 at 7:45 amThe Buffalo sauce looks divine Chef. Nice thick, coating the chicken evenly. That whould be perfect for the next UEFA cup. =D
Not sure if I get such a basic hot buffalo sauce here. There must be a way to make this from scratch, no?
Chef D says
January 23, 2013 at 8:21 amyou can just use any hot sauce available, I use Franks because it has a little more flavor than straight hot sauce, but the whole trick in keeping looking good is not to let it get too hot (temperature wise) that’s what makes it break and look all greasy.
Becky says
January 31, 2012 at 7:42 pmI love the recipe….looks fabulous!
More than that I really loved your tips at the end! Thanks so much!!
elcano says
January 31, 2013 at 2:48 pmChef Dennis, this recipe was the bomb!!! yumiyumiyumiyumi
Chef D says
January 31, 2013 at 5:16 pmso happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
April 24, 2011 at 2:26 pmThey look fantastic! I love wings saucy and the addition of honey is a sweet surprise!
Eizel says
March 24, 2011 at 10:46 pmUsed this recipe for Superbowl – may I just say they turned out fabulous!
Followed it to a T – including looking for fresh chicken wings 🙂
denise @ bread expectations says
February 7, 2011 at 7:01 amHi Dennis 🙂
You know, I'm not sure that heavy freezing rain is better than snow, eve a foot of it 😛
These wings are gorgeous! I really, really want a plate!
Great tips as always – LOVE Tastestoping LOL Thanks for sharing!
Lea Ann says
February 6, 2011 at 7:55 pmWhat gorgeous pictures of those wings. It's like I could reach in and pick one off the plate.
Annie says
February 6, 2011 at 2:15 pmI am super psyched to be making these wings today and posted a link to them on my blog! Thanks!
Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says
February 6, 2011 at 11:00 amthis fish is perfect for the superbowl tomorrow! I'm gald my friend is making some and i will be gobbling tomorrow! perhaps i should send this to my friend just in time before she's making 🙂
Yin says
February 5, 2011 at 8:00 pmHi chef:
You grab my appetite just by looking at these wings!
Thanks for the tips on Foodbuzz and photo editors will check on them for sure.
Veronique says
February 5, 2011 at 1:45 pmDo you fold the second half of the blue cheese in the finished dip? Sounds super!
Lori Lynn says
February 4, 2011 at 9:49 pmHi Chef – good advice, and I am off to check out those sites you mention.
YAY for your Top 9!
LL
cheryl@pictureperfectmeals.com says
February 4, 2011 at 9:15 pmCongrats on the Top 9! Again! Great recipe! I always look forward to your posts!
Mateja ^_^ says
February 4, 2011 at 8:37 pmCongrats on Top 9 featuring! Delicious wings and mouthwatering photos! Thank you for sharing 🙂
cheryl@pictureperfectmeals.com says
February 4, 2011 at 7:27 pmMy compliments! These are going to be fantastic! I hope you luck out and get rain again this time. We dodged the ice bullet again…. I don't know how long our luck will last!
Jean says
February 4, 2011 at 6:13 pmI blame busy-ness for taking so long to get here this week. I'm kicking myself because I almost missed out on one of my favorite appetizers! Can't stop the drooling here! I'm a purist when it comes to buffalo wings and it doesn't get better than the way you prepared it. Your suggestion about using fresh wings is duly noted–I think I've only ever used frozen. Thanks for the tip. Have a great weekend, my friend!
Ziho says
February 4, 2011 at 5:42 pmThank you for the tips.
I love to use Louisianna's sauce, I didn't find it at any store a few months ago but now.. I found it again at the supermarket!
Hi from Monterrey, Mexico
Kim - Liv Life says
February 4, 2011 at 4:45 pmAnother wonderful post Dennis!! You are so full of information, and I so appreciate you sharing.
WOW! On the wings! And I'm not even a wing fan. We have about 50 people coming on Sunday for Super Bowl, it's an annual event and will be fun… I wish you were coming and bringing these!!
On our blog I had people respond what was their favorite Super Bowl food and wings was the hands down winner. Congrats on the Top 9!!
Peggy says
February 4, 2011 at 3:40 pmOkay, these wings definitely have me just drooling! I want some right now!
Lisa @ Tarte du Jour says
February 4, 2011 at 3:08 pmWow…. my forehead hit my monitor trying to get closer to these delectable looking wings! Well done on the top 9!
Cake Duchess says
February 4, 2011 at 3:07 pmWhat a gorgeous shot of my favorite comfort dinner…buffalo wings! Congrats on Top 9! I can't wait to try your recipe…mmmm!! Hope you are doing ok in that terrible weather Chef.
Eliotseats says
February 4, 2011 at 2:44 pmCongrats on the Top 9! Beautiful pic!
Kath says
February 4, 2011 at 2:07 pmCongrats on your well-deserved spot in the Top 9 today! Your chicken wings are gorgeous!
Monet says
February 4, 2011 at 5:35 amI enjoy wings…but I've never ever made them at home. Now I have a trusty recipe to turn to! I love how bright they looked on the plate. The sauce sounds AMAZING. I hope you and your sweetheart are staying safe and warm. We have been freezing here in Texas! Much love, sweet friend!
My Man's Belly says
February 4, 2011 at 2:58 amDennis these wings look so good I swore I saw that sauce drip down my screen. Beautiful photo.
Learned something too…never knew the bones turned black on frozen wings (haven't ever used them frozen before)
Spicie Foodie says
February 3, 2011 at 9:57 pmOh I must, must try your Buffalo Wings recipe. I've been craving them so bad lately, so you've come to the rescue. I'll be back to let you know 🙂
I think it's great for you to recommend PS Elements or equivalent software. The Adobe CS programs can be intimidating for many, specially for those only looking to do minimal editing for their food blog photos.
Great post as always! Glad to hear you didn't get the horrible snow storm.
Maranda says
February 3, 2011 at 8:52 pmYum! I love chicken wings and I love Frank's! This is definitely a touchdown my good sir.
The Mom Chef says
February 3, 2011 at 6:38 pmHello Friend Chef! These wings look fantastic. I always am bummed when people cut of that little tip because it's a piece of crunchy deliciousness and my favorite part. So, when I come to help cheer on the Steelers, please leave the tips on for me? 🙂