Frank’s Red Hot Fried Buffalo Hot Wings
These crispy homemade buffalo hot wings are fried, coated in a buttery hot sauce made with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and Louisiana hot sauce, then baked until the sauce soaks in. Perfect for game day, parties, or family dinner.
Homemade Fried Buffalo Hot Wings
This fried buffalo hot wings recipe gives you crispy wings on the outside and tender, juicy chicken on the inside. The sauce is made with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, and melted butter for that classic buffalo wing flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds party-style chicken wings, or halved whole wings
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- Non-stick spray
- Oil for frying
- Celery sticks, for serving
- Ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven.
- Spray a glass baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Season the chicken wings with pepper, garlic powder, and any extra spices you like.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
- Fry the wings in hot oil for 7 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the wings.
- Remove the wings and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, and melted butter.
- Coat the fried wings evenly with the buffalo hot sauce mixture.
- Place the sauced wings into the prepared glass baking pan.
- Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce soaks into the wings.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
Why This Buffalo Wing Recipe Works
Recipe Tips
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning for better crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the oil while frying.
- Drain the wings well before adding the sauce.
- Add more hot sauce if you like extra heat.
- Serve right away for the best crispy texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for buffalo wings?
Yes. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce is a classic choice for buffalo wings and works great with melted butter.
Do I have to bake the wings after frying?
Baking helps the buffalo sauce soak into the fried wings, but you can serve them right after tossing if you prefer.
How long do you fry buffalo wings?
Fry the wings for about 7 to 15 minutes depending on the size, until they are cooked through and crispy.
What do you serve with buffalo wings?
Buffalo wings are great with celery sticks, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, fries, salad, or game day snacks.