Buffalo Wings

Ingredients:-

chicken wings (frozen or fresh)
Butter
Salt and black pepper (optional)
Hot sauce
Fryer or large skillet
Medium skillet
Large mixing bowl
Cooking oil
Sharp knife

For Baked Wings:

Baking sheet
Aluminium foil

For Broiled Wings:
Broiler pan

Step 1: Preparing the Chicken

You can buy your chicken wings either fresh or frozen. It's cheaper to buy them fresh and then cut them yourself, but if you're crunched for time, don't be afraid to go for a bag of pre-cut frozen wings.

Fresh Wings

If you've got fresh chicken wings, you'll want to cut them. One of the benefits of hand-cutting is that you can ensure perfect portion size with every cut.
Take the wing and spread it apart so there is space between the joint.
Using a sharp knife, cut between the joints.
Cut off the tips, then discard.

Frozen Wings

If you decide to go with a bag of frozen wings, give them enough time to completely thaw. Once they thaw, drain off excess water and pat them dry. Any excess water or left-over ice crystals could cause dangerous splatter when you transfer the wings into the hot oil.

Step 2: To Bake, Broil or Fry

For healthier buffalo wings, you'll definitely want to bake or broil them, but bear in mind that they won't turn out as crisp as deep fried chicken wings. No matter which method you decide to use, take caution and check your wings to make sure they are fully cooked.

Baking

Baking is definitely going to be the more health-conscious choice, as you can drain away the fat while it's cooking. One of the disadvantages of baking is that the wings won't be as crisp.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Spread the wings out in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Season wings with salt and pepper.
Bake them for twenty minutes.
Drain off the fat.

Broiling

Broiling is a great way to not only drain away the fat while the wings are cooking, but to ensurer that they are more crisp than traditional baking.
Preheat your broiler.
Place wings on a broiler pan about 4-5 inches from the broiler.
Broil on each side for about ten minutes.

Frying

For the perfect crisp, deep frying your wings is the best bet.
Season your wings with salt and pepper.
Heat your oil to 350-375 degrees for wings that are both crispy and juicy.
Add wings, but don't overcrowd them.
Stir once while frying to keep them from sticking together.
Fry for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden.
Once fully cooked remove to a paper-towel lined plate to drain off excess grease.

Step 3: The Marinade

The best time to get your marinade ready is while your wings are frying or baking, that way it's still hot when you're ready to combine it with your wings.
Melt a half of a stick of butter.
Gradually pour in one cup of hot sauce.
Add in one tablespoon of vinegar. Vinegar is essential when your trying to the authentic Buffalo wing taste.
The increasing popularity of Buffalo wings has created an interesting market of pre-made sauces exploring everything from barbecue and garlic to chipotle and extreme jalapeño. Some of the sauce mixtures are so hot they come in names like fire and nuclear. Pre-made marinades offer variety, and they save on preparation time, which are both good if you're entertaining a lot of people.

Note:If using pre-made sauces do not add vinegar.Jus add butter to the sauce.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

FRIED: If your wings have been fried, pour the marinade into a mixing bowl and begin tossing the fried wings in the sauce and serve. Some recipes instruct that you return the marinaded wings to the oven to reheat so the sauce really soaks into the wings.

BROILED: For broiled wings, remove from the broiler pan and toss them in marinade. They're ready to plate and serve.

BAKED: If you've baked your wings, you'll want to take brush sauce over your wings with a pastry brush after they've been cooking for about twenty minutes. Cook them for an additional ten minutes, then turn over and coat the other side. Bake for another five minutes.

After you've plated your Buffalo wings, be sure to garnish the plate with the favored companion of cut celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing. The creaminess of the dressing will help take the spicy edge off.

Conclusion

Serving up homemade Buffalo wings like a pro will definitely make your house a favorite party spot. Friends and family will be begging you to host the next Super Bowl party, after school event, or weekend card game. Buffalo wings also make a great snack or casual dinner for those nights you want to spice things up, but would rather not go out.