RCI-MT.004.0101.001
Cajun Buffalo Wings
Can you believe Buffalo wings kicked up with a Cajun mix? Use your heat index to judge how hot you want!
Prep35 min
Cook25 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- ½ cup
- – ½ cup hot sauce¼ unit
- 1 teaspoon
- – 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 unit
- ½ cup
- ¼ teaspoon
- – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot red pepper flakes¼ unit
- ¼ teaspoon
- chicken wings10 unitcut up two pieces from each wing with the tips discarded defrosted washed and towel dried
- blue cheese salad dressing1 unit
- 1 unit
- vegetable oil1 unitfor frying
Method
1
Mix flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl to create the coating mixture.
2
Pat chicken wing pieces dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres properly.
3
Dredge each wing piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, and place on a plate until all pieces are coated.
5 minutes
4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5 minutes
5
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, fry the coated wing pieces until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 8–10 minutes per batch.
10 minutes
6
Transfer fried wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add hot sauce and stir until combined and smooth.
3 minutes
8
Toss the fried wings in the butter-hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
9
Slice celery into sticks and arrange on a serving platter alongside the wings and blue cheese dressing for dipping.