9 Favorite Buffalo Wild Wings Recipes
What’s better than tender meat smothered in a delicious sauce? It’s the best — there’s a reason that restaurants such as Buffalo Wild Wings rake in the business! Of course, if you find yourself besieged by a craving for chicken wings and spicy garlic dip, you'll have to shell out cash and brave some crowds in order to find satisfaction.
On the other hand, you could save money and hassle by making your own wings at home. And what about those one-of-a-kind Buffalo Wild Wings sauces? We’ve got you covered there as well. We’ve collated nine of the best Buffalo Wild Wings Recipes for you to try at home!
Prep the Wings
Whole chicken wings have three components: the drumette, the flat, and the wing tip. Before you begin cooking your wings, you’ll need to separate them. Start by removing the wing tip from the flat with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. The wing tip has very little meat so it can be thrown away or saved in a bag in the freezer to make chicken broth later. After removing the wing tip, find the joint between the drumette and the flat and slice between them with a sharp knife, creating two pieces. Some stores sell wings that have already been separated and if you prefer to buy those, that’s fine too!
Pat the wings dry after separating, because excess moisture in wings will make it difficult for them to get nice and crispy. Once dry, add some salt and pepper and toss with tongs to make sure the salt and pepper are evenly distributed.
Should You Bread Your Wings?
According to former employees, Buffalo Wild Wings doesn’t add any kind of coating to their wings — the wings arrive raw and frozen. After thawing, employees simply toss them into the fryer as-is. We want to get as close as possible to the real deal, so our Buffalo Wild Wings recipes don't call for any batter on the wings, but if you want to mix things up, feel free to add a batter that would complement the sauce of your choosing.
Honey BBQ
Honey BBQ is a well-loved fan favorite, and actually ranks as the most popular sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings. Our Honey BBQ Buffalo Wild Wings recipe is sure to give you the satisfying honey barbeque flavor you love, made in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a blender.
- Simmer in a saucepan for 20–30 minutes.
Check out this handy infographic that features instructions on how to fry wings, and whip up some legit Buffalo Wild Wings recipes to enjoy without having to go to the restaurant.
Dude. Here goes. The easy way. Add 1 tablespoon of cold water to 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk till it’s well whisked. Slowly whisk this mixture into the sauce and let simmer couple minutes. Repeat as needed. More appropriate, but more difficult, Use wine or fat or butter then add equal amount flour and whisk and simmer till its an even slurry. then add this to your sauce. Or even, pulverize some okra in blender, add to your sauce. Or, keep Filé powder on hand. Add sparingly, only if the spicy, earthy, flavor goes with your dish. Any more, out there?
Honey Bourbon Mustard Sauce
1 cup honey
1/2 cup bourbon
1/2 cup grain mustard
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
Mix all ingredients except cornstarch in a pot. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. If the sauce isn’t thick enough after 30 minutes, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and then mix it into the sauce. Bring the sauce back to a heavy simmer and then reduce heat to allow it to thicken.
Does anyone know how to make the simple plain Teriyaki sauce?! Thanks in advance!
Thanks guys! these are great! Would anyone have a recipe for the street tacos sauce?
Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep fry chicken wings in oil until done, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and drain on paper towels. You can use canola, vegetable, or peanut oil.
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