Original Gluten-Free Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Celiac.com 01/13/2022 - Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce was a key ingredient in the original Buffalo style chicken wings that set the standard for all to follow. This recipe seeks to recapture the magic of these original wings in a gluten-free style. Frank's is made from "DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR AND GARLIC POWDER."

While not labeled gluten-free, Frank's contains no gluten ingredients and is considered naturally gluten-free. Again, Frank's is not labeled "gluten-free," so you if this is a concern, choose another trusted brand of hot sauce. 

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Ingredients:

• Two dozen chicken wings
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• ½ cup whipped butter, softened
• ½ cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:
Mix whipped butter, sugar and RedHot Sauce in medium bowl; set aside.

Heat oil in deep frying pan to 350F or 180C. 

In a large plastic bag, add chicken, tapioca flour and baking soda. 

Remove coated wings and and place in the fryer in small batches.

Fry wings in small batches at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes or until cooked and crispy. 

Drain cooked wings on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil.

Toss wings in sauce mixture until well coated. 

Serve with blue cheese, ranch dressing, and celery and carrot sticks, as desired.