The Best Buffalo Wings You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality)

The Best Buffalo Wings You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

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Professional chef Frank Proto is back for another edition of Epicurious 101, today teaching you how to make buffalo wings that rival any you'd find at a restaurant, bar, or pub.
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Director/Producer: Mel Ibarra
On Set Director: Jen Osaki
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Jared Hutchinson
Chef: Frank Proto
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Culinary Researcher and Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
Culinary Producer: Young Sun Huh
Culinary Associate Producer: Christina Aiello
Associate Producer: Tim Colao
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Kyle LeClaire
Audio: Lily Van Leeuwen
Production Assistant: Sophie Pulver
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Lea Kichler
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0:00 Wings Wings Wings
0:26 Chapter One - Prepping The Wings
1:50 Chapter Two - Making The Sauce
2:38 Chapter Three - Frying The Wings
4:18 Chapter Four - Sauce and Serve
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@billpowers6802 8 ай бұрын

I've found that sprinkling the wings with sea salt before going in the fridge is a great way to dry brine the wings and add another level of flavorful juiciness.

@zythum999 8 ай бұрын

Dry brining is great for steak too. It helps them to tenderize.

@HiResDez 7 ай бұрын

A little baking powder and a tiny bit of sugar too!

@christopherlasseter6317 7 ай бұрын

@@HiResDezreally? The flavor of baking soda doesn’t get in the wing? Do you find it better than just salt?

@HiResDez 7 ай бұрын

@@christopherlasseter6317 yeah gets it crispier faster since it's more alkaline and baking powder is isn't as concentrated as baking soda so it's easier to use without any added taste.

@DeviAudrey 7 ай бұрын

1tsp per lb of wings of each kosher salt and baking powder before the overnight dry out

@magnusvonbraun9870 Жыл бұрын

Whenever Frank is shown, something tells me he made literally all the ingredients before coming here.

@cwg73160 Жыл бұрын

That’s unfortunate.

@scottmcmanus1453 Жыл бұрын

"You don't have to raise the chickens yourself, but ..."

@thewyatt1001 Жыл бұрын

Mise en place

@ois9 Жыл бұрын

Fanboy comment.

@joefelice5062 11 ай бұрын

He made the garlic and the salt? What??

@Johnny-tt7nb 6 ай бұрын

Love Frank's recipes. I wanted wings today so i skipped the overnight drying. Just had to cook them for a little longer, they were still crispy and delicious if anyone's impatient like me. They're delicious without the sauce too, i did half plain and half with the sauce. Cheers

@hughmann7485 4 ай бұрын

yup! I love dipping plain wings into multiple sauces as well, the more the merrier!

@poke33slow77 2 ай бұрын

Did u season yours? My guy didn't

@Lee-yy2lr 27 күн бұрын

Yeah, the restaurants don't let the chicken dry overnight. That would be a nightmare for a Wing restaurant.

@floidee Жыл бұрын

This is so simple. I love it. I hope he does Biryani 101 or somebody who can break it down into 4 to 5 steps.

@flpsnk4848 Жыл бұрын

I love Frank, he was the first to recommend me making crispy bacon in the microwave, I will never forget.

@azgothedefiler Жыл бұрын

do you have link to that ?

@egotrips4810 Жыл бұрын

is there a link to it?

@Kingcommaalex Жыл бұрын

Wait how else do you make bacon lol

@jcorniii Жыл бұрын

Jacques Pépin tho

@liamdonegan9042 Жыл бұрын

@@Kingcommaalex u kidding?

@robertbeining141 4 ай бұрын

Chef Frank, today was my day off, last night I prepped the wings, dried in fridge overnight, fried this afternoon. The only other way I am going to make them going forward is to grill them, but your method wins hands down. Promise to try your wing sauce recipe next time. Today, Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce got em' done!

@amnesiai Жыл бұрын

These easy recipes are the best! Thanks Frank!

@diegodroks 2 ай бұрын

I have a fast food restaurant here in my country Peru. I came to this channel because the chef seems interested in the way he explains things! thank you!

@paulsingh1984 10 күн бұрын

Frank is an absolute legend. Love you people in the comments come on saying “lost me at ketchup” or “add seasoning”. This guy knows more about food and cooking than 99% of us. If you cook something differently that’s also fine btw 😊

@laqueenawilliams4762 Күн бұрын

Then how come he didn’t even tell us oil temp

@paulsingh1984 Күн бұрын

@@laqueenawilliams4762 fair enough. But if someone needs to know the oil temp to make chicken wings then you maybe need a more cooking for beginners recipe

@jsimmons7023 Жыл бұрын

I remember a pound of wings cost $1.99. Now I have to take out 2nd mortgage!🐔🐔🐔

@heirloomacres7445 Жыл бұрын

10 cent wing night ❤

@HexIsme Жыл бұрын

Seriously! You'd think they were coated in gold.

@ginagilbertgathering2540 Жыл бұрын

That was part of the chicken no one wanted now everyone has a wing recipe

@jsimmons7023 Жыл бұрын

@@heirloomacres7445 now it's $.25 isn't it?

@18deadmonkeys Жыл бұрын

@@ginagilbertgathering2540 supply and demand in action

@RangeRov49 8 ай бұрын

Crystal hot sauce for the win!

@nickmastmann1073 6 ай бұрын

Chef Frank you are the best. I love all your videos 😍

@rollin60z Жыл бұрын

Thank u chef, especially for the tip about filling it only halfway

@GrayHaloTX 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great tutorial!!!!

@samuelsunn2011 11 ай бұрын

Straight and to the point. Not drawn out. Everything I need to know. Thank you.

@robertbeining141 5 ай бұрын

Frank, by far the BEST and useful detailed information that makes the perfect wing. Definitely using your method next time I make this. But, darn one day is a tough wait. LOL. Well worth the weight. I do duck and turkey same method of drying open in the fridge. Thanks for another great recipe.

@Arizona_Vineyard 8 ай бұрын

My mouth is watering and I have a sink full of wings… Im going to enjoy these

@workinprogress9613 7 ай бұрын

"We don't need them to be drowning in the sauce." YES we do!😂

@user-xc6cj8ql1j Ай бұрын

What a great video. Straight to the point, no fluff. What every YT video should be. Wing sauce comes out very authentic too although I did use Frank's hot sauce 'cause it's what I had!! Sorry Frank!

@Perihoss 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Chefi ❤for the recipe

@yummycurls5018 6 ай бұрын

This was so helpful thank you so much the drying hack makes so much since

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

Is it a big deal if the butter is made out of salt

@ewaplachecka6886 7 ай бұрын

My kids love the recipes,and the sauce came out perfect 👍

@SunilGeorgeKoshy 4 ай бұрын

Simple and wonderful recipe ❤🎉🎉

@Mark-qc5ts 2 ай бұрын

Followed this recipe and ate them last night..... Wow that sauce.... Thank you 👌

@PeToraBoX 7 ай бұрын

This is what I've been looking for 😍

@Ultra-LV 9 ай бұрын

Born and live in Buffalo NY and this looks delicious.

@rockyjohnson9243 Жыл бұрын

Looks great Frank :) Thanks for the tips and tricks

@ChrisMarkTvv 5 ай бұрын

Looks delicious thanks for sharing 👍 ❤❤

@bigtrouble5043 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video thanks Frank.

@oldschooldogy316 6 ай бұрын

They look amazing. This is how I make my hot wings except I use my deep fryer and instead of using hot sauce and butter to make my sauce like I used to I just started buying Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero, Asian Zing, Thai Curry, Spicy Garlic, and Nashville Hot Sauce until around 3-4 months ago when I bought Hooter's 3 Mile Island Sauce and fell in love with it. For the last 3-4 months I haven't used anything except 3 Mile Island Sauce. It is so delicious.

@kdoran709 Жыл бұрын

I made this with a shot ton of garlic instead of only 1 and it was amazing

@mattersofmind5391 Жыл бұрын

Noted!

@simpleyvic Жыл бұрын

LoL! i dunno why ppl are scared of flavor

@franksindoneii5410 Жыл бұрын

Dumb American

@nicktheman1828 11 ай бұрын

@@simpleyvic flavor is unhealthy. Best not to over do it

@cliffordlaport4322 10 ай бұрын

If you use sriracha it already has all the garlic you need.

@sandrab.5065 2 ай бұрын

I am going to try this method. It looks delicious. 🌻

@djsweetdaddy3215 10 ай бұрын

Perfect!!! You make me hangry!

@layingthefoundationsminist6483 8 ай бұрын

You made that look easy!

@TheDuckofLaw Жыл бұрын

Chef Frank is a genius

@richsellskc 2 ай бұрын

Gotta love the wing flats...yum.

@sjaywjayw70 19 күн бұрын

That Buffalo sauce is the best I've ever had, hands down. 10/10 dude.

@keithkamps77 Жыл бұрын

Love your stuff.

@ginamariakleinmartin7967 Жыл бұрын

Ketchup? Wings sauce in buffalo: butter, franks, white vinegar. I make them constantly.

@rapcat1271 Жыл бұрын

White vinegar is not in the recipe either.its just butter and franks ..hot sauce already is vinegar

@macycharmin 2 ай бұрын

I think his premise to the ketchup is to cut the heat of the hot sauce. Some ppl like the flavor but the heat is too much; especially if you're going to eat more than a few wings lol.

@mon6745 Жыл бұрын

I see you Frank with that test/chef's treat 😂😂😂😂

@gmpatience1 Жыл бұрын

LEGEND!!!!! ❤

@Draken0023 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried the sauce the way Frank makes it, but it seems interesting. For my Buffalo wings, I use Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce, butter, lemon juice (just a little), and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Maybe I’ll do a side-by-side comparison next time I make wings 😁

@ViewerEm Жыл бұрын

if youre going for heat, imo, ketchup kinda ruins it. if youre going for flavor, it tastes great.

@devnagel2235 Жыл бұрын

@@ViewerEm I use a bit of honey. Keeps it hot, but adds a little sweetness and thickness. Not so sure about the ketchup myself...

@PerfectPrinceX1 Жыл бұрын

try it with nonsalted butter sometime

@stackmaster2851 Жыл бұрын

I use the exact same but with a bit of garlic

@Draken0023 Жыл бұрын

@@stackmaster2851 Yeah, garlic is great in it! Whenever I do that, I sautee it first with the oregano and make a compound butter with it. It adds to the prep time, usually gotta do it a couple hours in advance, but I promise it’s worth it. Plus, then you have a garlic & oregano compound butter for other stuff 😉

@manic_driver8751 8 ай бұрын

Lot of interesting tips here, drying really is the key here. If you toss them in baking soda before putting them in the fridge, you can cook all of them in the oven and still get that crispiness all over

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

How can I check if the oil is 375 with out a thermometer

@mattc825 5 ай бұрын

@@Echoballs-gt8zzYou can just dip your fingers. Just kiddn

@Echoballs-gt8zz 5 ай бұрын

@@mattc825 ya wouldn’t try that again

@ollieox9181 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. I'm going to try it.

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

How can I check if the oil is 375 with out a thermometer

@BigstickNick Жыл бұрын

Looks great, Ill give it a shot

@rizaslifestyle5824 8 ай бұрын

Looks yummy ❤

@blackgeekfandom Жыл бұрын

This is a life skill video.

@Ghanshyam00000 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Frank this is my first time watching how to make buffalo wings I learned if you taste better and Crispier your oil is fresh and your wings are fresh however everybody adds ingredients but the wings are fresh and the oil then taste will be awesome thanks.

@Meme-Wit 11 ай бұрын

Delicious and mouthwatering. Adding this to my recipe collection.

@xxjmxx13 Жыл бұрын

Salivating.

@user-mo2de7pn4c 10 ай бұрын

Okay frank! Lol , great video! Thank you 💓💕

@claudiahernandezjacobo3132 10 ай бұрын

Wow love this video, I will now try it and hope they come out like yours and I’m definitely subscribing 😊

@peterhopper9448 6 ай бұрын

Great video and now Im starving. Could the recipe be included please? Especially regarding the oil used?

@frankmurphy5 5 ай бұрын

I never considered drying them out first. Nice. Gonna start this recipe tonight using Frank's buffalo wing sauce 😁

@aishazaman3401 4 ай бұрын

how was it

@rayperez3426 9 ай бұрын

I wonder how long the sauce (unused, not contaminated) last in the refrigerator? Thanks

@MrPlissken87 11 ай бұрын

If you coat the wings with a little corn starch before frying it makes them even crispier.

@Tocomaco 7 ай бұрын

Buffalo here...that was nice, and pretty much traditional too!

@claudiaayesu5768 2 ай бұрын

I made these, crispy and amazing

@iranie4981 5 ай бұрын

Looks great

@Xzqwerty2324zX Жыл бұрын

Those wings look fantastic!!! ❤❤❤

@Xzqwerty2324zX Жыл бұрын

Although I thought the sauce would have more to it, simple saves time I guess

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

How can I check if the oil is 375 with out a thermometer

@Xzqwerty2324zX 5 ай бұрын

@@Echoballs-gt8zz sorry for the late reply but if you want to see if your oil is ready to fry, just take a small piece of chicken or whatever you are frying and throw it in the oil. Based on the way it reacts you’ll be able to tell how hot the oil is

@Echoballs-gt8zz 5 ай бұрын

@@Xzqwerty2324zX ohhh thanks

@RogueStatusQVX 3 ай бұрын

My mouth is watering

@_Bosley Жыл бұрын

I do the same day before dry out prep but I grill mt wings on the bbq on indirect heat. Still don't sauce them until they're done though...... :)

@nakebabrown4775 2 ай бұрын

It looks great.

@stevegram9000 Жыл бұрын

I went to university in Buffalo and I can attest to the excellence of this technique!

@thomasangelo6925 Жыл бұрын

Duffs & Anchor Bar cringe watching this....That is how Jim's would make "Buffalo Wings"....lol

@isaaclo3110 Жыл бұрын

I always season my wings before I put them in the fridge overnight.

@simpleyvic Жыл бұрын

as u should.. lmao @ no seasoning.. for the sake of clean oil??? please...

@tristc6909 Жыл бұрын

Well at least you seasoned them. Unlike guy in video

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

Is it a big deal if the butter has salt

@lemonator8813 3 ай бұрын

@@Echoballs-gt8zznah just makes it saltier

@Echoballs-gt8zz 3 ай бұрын

@@lemonator8813 ohhh

@Metoobie Жыл бұрын

All the yes!!! Unfortunately, I'm in Canada and I think our national supply of Crystal was used in this video. 🤣🤣 Oh well, I'll have to go back to NOLA!

@RezMonkeigh Жыл бұрын

Or Amazon... Lol. After visiting NOLA and trying Crystal Om addicted. But I have an international grocery to get Crystal.

@MariaLacsamana-ik3in Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅😅 love them thanks!!

@justinabata6257 8 ай бұрын

Love is always the 1st ingredient

@sherm4421 Ай бұрын

im trying this tomorrow but im smoking them on the grill instead of frying. can't wait to see how they turn out

@samueljbeane 11 ай бұрын

What kind(s) of oil would you recommend? Thanks!!

@rppiii7814 Жыл бұрын

Grilled, grilled wings are the way to go especially with a little char, it’s amazing. You never want to go back

@troyhenry3267 Жыл бұрын

Frank, amazing wing recipe!! Do you have a recipe to make a simple lemon pepper rub/wing sauce?

@simpleyvic Жыл бұрын

Gina Young has the best lemon pepper wing recipe i've seen on YT

@hellfish2309 Жыл бұрын

Also make sure you all maintain your fridges regularly: a fridge with heat exchange coils burdened by dust or otherwise inefficiently operational does not need more moisture dumped into it’s compartment by the wings you’re trying to dry out the dry, chilled air will take the moisture outta the chicken skin and condense it onto the defrost coils, which may or may not be up to task depending on how well maintained your fridge hardware is

@Abridgelion 8 ай бұрын

Underrated advice. Thanks.

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

How am I suppose to acccess that ?

@hellfish2309 6 ай бұрын

@@Echoballs-gt8zz most fridges have them underneath, or sometimes behind; there are plenty of guides on youtube for fridge maintenance in addition to your fridge’s manual, but the best way is use a battery-powered leaf blower after taking off like the plastic panels/grates that shield the under carriage, securing what components might fly off, then blowing all the collected dust etc into an air filter or better yet outside

@Echoballs-gt8zz 6 ай бұрын

@@hellfish2309 ohhh . Also question about the hot sauce in video will it be a big deal if I use franks hot sauce instead of the hot sauce used in the video? Can’t find them in stores with out having to buy them online

@EsuChiefCraig Жыл бұрын

Chef Frank is a great teacher. I'd love to be his student.

@knndyskful Жыл бұрын

If you’re watching the KZfaq videos, you are a student ;) Also he has his own channel “Proto Cooks” where you can continue to learn

@darrenlynch6748 Жыл бұрын

I really like the drying over night in the fridge.

@gregvitkow521 7 ай бұрын

Nice job bro.

@nicolenew1708 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU

@Swamiii 8 ай бұрын

Curious about the not covering your wings in the fridge note, isnt that gonna uncovered raw chicken in your fridge gonna lead to some problems like at best a stinky fridge?

@MBTX0424 4 ай бұрын

What kind of oil is being used? And why do you prefer that one? I know they have different smoke points but also flavoring which can affect the results, so was curious as your go-to for wings.

@BasedSockHead007 8 ай бұрын

As a Buffalonian native…..He had me at blue cheese 😍❤ the AUTHENTIC way

@BasedSockHead007 5 ай бұрын

Also I just made wings tonight and saved those little pieces for stock!

@jefferykantor5852 Жыл бұрын

Luv it, I'm hungrey now, 😂

@camelliawateridge6928 2 ай бұрын

Omg soo delicious

@poeticsilence047 Жыл бұрын

The most amazing thing is he kept his coat fresh.

@Thojo-qt7iu 3 ай бұрын

Always follow Proto

@matthew9363 Жыл бұрын

Where's the beer at? You gave me a few new tips to try - thanks!

@slipknotfan2358 Жыл бұрын

Holy moley I’m hungry for wings now! Might do this tomorrow for dinner! 🤙🏼

@sarafox4375 11 ай бұрын

Hi Frank!!!🎉🎉🎉 on here learning to make the perfect wing. I believe homemade is best.

@juliawang871 10 ай бұрын

thanks for making this video! one question - after made them try, is it put into freezing or cooling overnight?

@jeebrew 8 ай бұрын

I think you should put them in the fridge, not the freezer 😊

@Bj-re4wt 2 ай бұрын

5:17 insane tip on flats

@ky42 8 ай бұрын

Drooool!!!😋

@nedfarrell 9 ай бұрын

I never knew that buffaloes had wings, Everyday's a school day.

@joeguns17 9 ай бұрын

Crystal is the absolute best hot sauce for wings 👌🏽🔥

@dcgunman 3 ай бұрын

Is avacado or coconut oil recommended? What temperature should the oil be?

@hughtanner208 Жыл бұрын

when it comes to frying how long will the oil last. Is it a one and done or?

@clintcurtis9630 Жыл бұрын

Like all your videos frank

@rakibrayhan558 9 ай бұрын

Wow looks delicious hot wings

@basm620inbelair9 9 ай бұрын

I ❤ Frank! Frank taught me how to make the best mashed potatoes, and it’s Frank’s way that I’ve followed ever since! Gotta go! Gotta go make some wings!