Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Get ready to savor the ultimate game-day snack with this irresistible Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce recipe! Perfectly crispy chicken wings are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, coated in flour, and fried to golden perfection before being tossed in a rich, buttery buffalo sauce featuring the perfect balance of heat and a hint of sweetness. The recipe doesn't stop there—it's paired with a creamy, tangy blue cheese dipping sauce made with real blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, and a touch of fresh lemon juice, guaranteed to cool down the heat in the most delicious way. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a casual night in, this classic combo is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Serve these mouthwatering wings fresh and warm with your favorite garnishes, and watch them disappear in no time. Perfect for chicken wing lovers and fans of bold, spicy flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken wings
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep the chicken warm while cooking in batches.
Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. In a large bowl, season the wings with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly coat.
Dredge the seasoned wings in the all-purpose flour, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
Fry the chicken wings in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pot. Cook each batch for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked wings to a wire rack over a baking sheet and keep them warm in the preheated oven while frying the remaining wings.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce and honey, mixing until fully combined. Remove from heat.
Toss the fried chicken wings in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best texture.
To make the blue cheese dipping sauce, combine the blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, milk (or buttermilk), and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish the blue cheese dipping sauce with chives, if desired, before serving alongside the buffalo chicken wings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1259.2 g | 1614% | |
| Saturated Fat | 263.4 g | 1317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 588.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1521 mg | 507% | |
| Sodium | 19459 mg | 846% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 219.6 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2199 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
