Classic Buffalo Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
• 1 quart Vegetable oil for frying
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 4 stalks Celery sticks(optional)
• 0.5 cup Blue cheese dressing(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).

3. 3

   Fry the wings in batches for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

4. 4

   While wings fry, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

5. 5

   Whisk the hot sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper into the melted butter until smooth.

6. 6

   Remove wings from oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towels for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Place the warm wings in a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over them, and toss until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.