Buffalo Chicken Wings

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 25 whole chicken wings (5 pounds)
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Celery ribs and ranch salad dressing, optional

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wings in oil, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the hot sauce and spices. Place chicken in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Remove to a serving plate with a slotted spoon. Serve with celery and ranch dressing if desired. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
1 chicken wing (calculated without celery and dressing) equals 243 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.