Copycat Pizza Hut Buffalo Wings Recipe

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Looking for the perfect snack for the next game day? Treat yourself with all-you-can-eat wings without the trouble of making a mess! Coated with tangy and spicy marinade, this copycat Pizza Hut buffalo wings recipe will have you craving for days. Take these hot-and-spicy buffalo wings to the next level by dipping them in our cheesy buffalo chicken dip. This creamy cheese dip perfectly balances the tangy and spicy Pizza Hut wings for a delightful snack.

Our Version Of Pizza Hut’s Buffalo Wings

The famous Pizza chain started its venture on chicken wings back in 1995. Until they began the deep fried buffalo wings recipe in 2014, for several years Pizza Hut’s Buffalo Wings were baked in their conveyor belt.

In this keto buffalo wings recipe, we’re baking our buffalo wings to achieve that crispy deliciousness and golden brown skin. Even more, we’re using Frank’s Red Hot original cayenne pepper sauce to bring out a hot yet spicy kick of buffalo wings. And, instead of the usual salt, we’re seasoning our buffalo wings with garlic salt for an added aroma and a hint of garlicky taste to our chicken. If you’re worried you don’t have garlic salt, you can make one on your own! Read it in our FAQ section below.

Longtime fans of Pizza Hut buffalo wings are well-acquainted with the different spice levels that the fast food chain offers, particularly for their buffalo wings flavor line. You’ve got Buffalo Mild, Buffalo Medium, and Buffalo Burnin’ Hot. Depending on your own spice tolerance, the spiciness of your wings can be easily adjusted to your preference.

More Pizza Hut Wing Flavors To Recreate

Today, the pizza chain’s chicken wings are deep-fried and tossed in different sauces! Whether you’re a fan of spicy wings or not, pizza hut offers a variety of wings flavors. Aside from the Spicy Buffalo flavored wings, they offer buttery and tangy lemon pepper wings.

Also, one of Pizza Hut’s best selling wings is the Honey BBQ Chicken wings recipe. The originally spiced deep fried chicken wings are glazed with sweet honey and tangy BBQ sauce to add depth to their savory chicken wings. Looking for a healthy take on this honey buffalo wings recipe? Thus Dr. Pepper-glazed sweet and tangy baked wings might be the perfect match for you as this is also oven-baked!

Aside from teriyaki wings, Pizza Hut also released other Asian flavored wings with a fruity and tangy kick. A sure crowd-pleaser, the orange chicken inspired chicken wings were added to the Pizza hut menu.

And who could forget Pizza Hut’s juicy boneless buffalo chicken wings? They give you the most tender boneless chicken deep-fried to perfection then tossed with hot and spicy sauce.

How To Make Copycat Pizza Hut Buffalo Wings

These hot buffalo wings with just the right spice level are just the perfect companion for staying in. A quick and easy recipe that will have you thinking twice about ordering take out!

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

¼ cup hot sauce, preferably Frank's Red Hot original cayenne pepper sauce
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp dark brown sugar
¼ cup water
1½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp white vinegar
⅛ tsp *garlic salt, (see Recipe Notes for recipe)
3 lb chicken wings, thawed and patted dry

To Serve:

¼ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 375 degrees F.
Combine the water, hot sauce, butter, brown sugar, paprika, vinegar, and garlic salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
Add the chicken wings into the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Prepare a foil-lined roasting tray and arrange the coated chicken wings evenly. You can also use a non-stick tray for roasting.
Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until crispy and juices run clear.
Garnish with spring onions and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*For your garlic salt, use 3 parts of salt to 1 part garlic powder. So if you use 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, you will be using 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to combine. Simply store it in an airtight container and your homemade garlic salt will be able to last for about a year.

Nutrition

Sugar: 2g
:
Calcium: 25mg
Calories: 520kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Cholesterol: 172mg
Fat: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 325mg
Protein: 34g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Sodium: 607mg
Vitamin A: 1018IU
Vitamin C: 13mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I deep-fry this buffalo wings recipe?

Of course! Heat your pot to 375 degrees F and use at least 4 cups of oil to submerge the wings. Deep-fry them for 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches your desired crispiness. Baking buffalo wings caramelize the skin and render fat for a moist result while deep-frying them helps you achieve a crisp texture.

How long can I store buffalo wings in the fridge?

Your buffalo wings can stay in the fridge for no longer than 1 to 2 days if stored in an airtight container. Your wings can also be stored in your freezer for a month.

How to reheat buffalo wings?

The best way to reheat buffalo wings is by using an oven. It maintains the crisp exterior and juicy meat. If your chicken wings are frozen, thaw it in your fridge for 24 to 48 hours until fully thawed. Line the wings in a baking sheet and set your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the wings for six minutes on each side and voila! You’re left with a warm plate of delicious buffalo wings.

Conclusion

What’s even better than buffalo wings? All you can eat buffalo wings! Make this easy Copycat Pizza Hut Buffalo Wings Recipe at the comfort of your home and have a whole batch by yourself. Not only will it save you from lining up but prevents you from taking out money from your wallet. Make these buffalo wings along with your favorite dips and sides.