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A close-up shot of a plate filled with crispy, saucy Copycat Hooter's Buffalo Wings. The wings are served with celery sticks and a small bowl of ranch dressing, all placed on a wooden surface.

Copycat Hooter's Buffalo Wings

Nesting Lane Indulge
Recreate the iconic taste of Hooter's with this Copycat Buffalo Wings recipe. Crispy, spicy, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Airtight Container
Medium Saucepan
Deep Fryer
Deep Fry Thermometer
Paper Towels
Covered Bowl

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
  • Using a wire whisk, mix well.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
  • Reserve the leftover flour mixture.
  • Place the coated chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • After refrigeration, coat the chicken in the reserved flour mixture again.
  • In a saucepan, add the butter, hot sauce, ground black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter melts. Keep it warm.
  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Deep fry 10 pieces of chicken at a time for 13 minutes.
  • Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
  • Immediately place the first batch of chicken in a large covered bowl.
  • Pour half of the hot sauce mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Repeat steps 10-14 with the remaining chicken and hot sauce mixture.

Notes

Double Dipping: For extra crispy wings, coat them in the flour mixture twice. This creates a thicker crust that holds up well during frying.
Sauce Consistency: Keep the hot sauce mixture warm while frying the wings. This makes it easier to coat the wings evenly and keeps the sauce from separating.
Adjust the Heat: If you prefer milder wings, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce. For spicier wings, add more cayenne or try a hotter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 866.7kcalCarbohydrates: 24.9gProtein: 48.6gFat: 62.6gSaturated Fat: 25.6gCholesterol: 249.7mgSodium: 1709.2mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.5g
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