Crispy Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Ranch

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Unwrap and crumble blue cheese into a bowl.
  2. 2Unwrap and crumble blue cheese into a bowl.
  3. 3Unwrap and crumble blue cheese into a bowl.
  4. 4Add mayonnaise, milk, and lemon juice to the blue cheese.
  5. 5Add mayonnaise, milk, and lemon juice to the blue cheese.
  6. 6Add mayonnaise, milk, and lemon juice to the blue cheese.
  7. 7Chop fresh parsley and chives.
  8. 8Chop fresh parsley and chives.
  9. 9Chop fresh parsley and chives.
  10. 10Add chopped parsley and chives to the bowl with salt, pepper, and grated garlic.
  11. 11Add chopped parsley and chives to the bowl with salt, pepper, and grated garlic.
  12. 12Add chopped parsley and chives to the bowl with salt, pepper, and grated garlic.
  13. 13Mix well to create the blue cheese ranch sauce.
  14. 14Mix well to create the blue cheese ranch sauce.
  15. 15Mix well to create the blue cheese ranch sauce.
  16. 16Unwrap and prepare chicken wings, cutting off the tips and separating them into drumettes and flats.
  17. 17Unwrap and prepare chicken wings, cutting off the tips and separating them into drumettes and flats.
  18. 18Unwrap and prepare chicken wings, cutting off the tips and separating them into drumettes and flats.
  19. 19Arrange chicken wings on cooling racks set over baking sheets.
  20. 20Arrange chicken wings on cooling racks set over baking sheets.
  21. 21Arrange chicken wings on cooling racks set over baking sheets.
  22. 22Season wings with salt and refrigerate.
  23. 23Season wings with salt and refrigerate.
  24. 24Season wings with salt and refrigerate.
  25. 25Remove stems and seeds from habanero peppers, then slice them.
  26. 26Remove stems and seeds from habanero peppers, then slice them.
  27. 27Remove stems and seeds from habanero peppers, then slice them.
  28. 28Place sliced habanero peppers and garlic cloves into a jar.
  29. 29Place sliced habanero peppers and garlic cloves into a jar.
  30. 30Place sliced habanero peppers and garlic cloves into a jar.
  31. 31Fill the jar with white vinegar and seal, then label it and let it ferment for 10 days.
  32. 32Fill the jar with white vinegar and seal, then label it and let it ferment for 10 days.
  33. 33Fill the jar with white vinegar and seal, then label it and let it ferment for 10 days.
  34. 34After 10 days, strain the fermented peppers and garlic, reserving the liquid.
  35. 35After 10 days, strain the fermented peppers and garlic, reserving the liquid.
  36. 36After 10 days, strain the fermented peppers and garlic, reserving the liquid.
  37. 37Transfer the strained peppers and garlic to a blender.
  38. 38Transfer the strained peppers and garlic to a blender.
  39. 39Transfer the strained peppers and garlic to a blender.
  40. 40Add some reserved liquid, honey, and blend until smooth.
  41. 41Add some reserved liquid, honey, and blend until smooth.
  42. 42Add some reserved liquid, honey, and blend until smooth.
  43. 43Add olive oil and blend again to emulsify.
  44. 44Add olive oil and blend again to emulsify.
  45. 45Add olive oil and blend again to emulsify.
  46. 46Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add butter.
  47. 47Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add butter.
  48. 48Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add butter.
  49. 49Season the sauce with salt and mix until butter is fully incorporated.
  50. 50Season the sauce with salt and mix until butter is fully incorporated.
  51. 51Season the sauce with salt and mix until butter is fully incorporated.
  52. 52In a separate bowl, toss chicken wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  53. 53In a separate bowl, toss chicken wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  54. 54In a separate bowl, toss chicken wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  55. 55Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the chicken wings until crispy and golden brown.
  56. 56Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the chicken wings until crispy and golden brown.
  57. 57Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the chicken wings until crispy and golden brown.
  58. 58Remove fried wings from oil and drain on a cooling rack.
  59. 59Remove fried wings from oil and drain on a cooling rack.
  60. 60Remove fried wings from oil and drain on a cooling rack.
  61. 61Transfer the fried wings to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them.
  62. 62Transfer the fried wings to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them.
  63. 63Transfer the fried wings to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them.
  64. 64Toss the wings to coat evenly with the sauce.
  65. 65Toss the wings to coat evenly with the sauce.
  66. 66Toss the wings to coat evenly with the sauce.
  67. 67Serve the crispy buffalo wings garnished with chives, alongside the blue cheese ranch and celery and carrot sticks.
  68. 68Serve the crispy buffalo wings garnished with chives, alongside the blue cheese ranch and celery and carrot sticks.
  69. 69Serve the crispy buffalo wings garnished with chives, alongside the blue cheese ranch and celery and carrot sticks.

Ingredients

  • blue cheese
  • blue cheese
  • blue cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • chicken wings
  • chicken wings
  • chicken wings
  • habanero peppers
  • habanero peppers
  • habanero peppers
  • fermented garlic cloves
  • fermented garlic cloves
  • fermented garlic cloves
  • white vinegar
  • white vinegar
  • white vinegar
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil

Equipment

cutting boardbowlknifegraterblenderstrainerbaking sheetscooling rackspotskimmerserving plate

Tips

  • This recipe is great for prepping ahead; the cook explains how best to prep and serve for guests.
  • The wings are designed to be ultra-flavorful and crispy, even after saucing.
Crispy Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Ranch | Clip Recipe