Crispy Restaurant Style Buffalo Chicken Wings

Restaurant-style buffalo wings are extra crispy and tender because they are fried twice, then seasoned in this easy wing recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons ground paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons onion powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make seasoning mix: Combine paprika, black pepper, chili powder, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and mustard powder in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 2

Cook chicken: Heat 2 inches vegetable oil and peanut oil in a deep cast iron pot or heavy pot over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Dry chicken wings thoroughly with a paper towel.

Step 3

Fry chicken in 2 batches in hot oil, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Increase oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken in 2 batches in hot oil until skin is crispy and golden brown and meat is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; transfer to a large bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle seasoning mix over chicken and toss to evenly coat.