Craft the perfect bar-style Buffalo wings at home with this simple guide.

Achieve wing perfection in three easy steps: Bake, fry, and toss in sauce.

Using this classic restaurant method, you'll get wings with a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat. Learn how to recreate these ultimate Buffalo wings in your own kitchen.

Step 1: Bake the Wings

Place your wings in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook at 350°F for 25 minutes. Flip them over, then bake for an additional 20 minutes until crispy and golden. Say goodbye to soggy wings!

Pro-Tip: Prepare your wings in advance by baking them, chilling them, and then frying to order when it's time for the game.

Step 2: Fry the Wings

Heat the oil to 375°F using a candy thermometer to ensure accuracy. Add the pre-baked wings in small batches, ensuring they have enough space to fry evenly without becoming greasy. Fry for about 5 minutes until they are extra crispy.

Step 3: Coat the Wings in Sauce

For the perfect Buffalo sauce, start with Frank's Red Hot. To sauce 10-12 wings, heat 1/2 cup of Frank's and 1/2 stick of butter together, but don't bring it to a boil. Once melted, toss in the wings to coat.

This simple sauce gives you a mild kick, but if you're looking for more heat, check out our heat scale guide. It'll show you how to turn up the spice, from hot to dangerously fiery. Prefer a different cooking method? Try grilling or slow cooking for a tasty twist!

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Nerd Alert: Mastering the Heat

Certain foods can help cool the heat from chili peppers. Dairy products like milk contain fat and a protein called casein, which neutralizes the burn. That's why hot wings and creamy blue cheese dressing make the perfect pairing. Beer can offer temporary relief too, though the burn always comes back, only to be soothed by another sip. It’s no wonder Buffalo wings were invented in a bar: hot wings are the perfect excuse to drink more beer! Another trick? A slice of bread helps absorb the capsaicin, the oily compound that makes chili peppers so fiery.

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