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Crispy golden chicken wings coated in spicy buffalo sauce, served on a plate with dipping sauce.

Wingstop Original Hot (Copycat Recipe)

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Crispy Wingstop Original Hot copycat wings coated in classic spicy buffalo sauce. Easy recipe to make restaurant-quality wings at home for game day or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients 

  • 12 Chicken wings , fresh and bone-in
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil , for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper , optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, for the buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup Hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , optional

Instructions

  • Pat the 12 Chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
  • In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper , 1 teaspoon Garlic powder , 1 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper , and 1 teaspoon Onion powder until evenly coated.
  • Air fryer: Preheat to 380°F. Arrange wings in a single layer and cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  • Oven: Preheat to 425°F. Bake wings on a lined baking sheet for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Deep fry: Heat 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry wings 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked and crispy.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the 3 tablespoons Butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup Hot sauce 1 teaspoon Vinegar , and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce . Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Place the cooked wings in a large bowl and pour the hot sauce over them. Toss until each wing is fully coated.
  • Serve immediately while hot with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or blue cheese, for a restaurant-style experience at home.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg