Making Buffalo Wild Wings And Sauces At Home | But Better

Wings:

1. In a large bowl combine the wings and a generous seasoning of salt. Toss to fully coat all of the wings, cover with plastic wrap and let the wings cure in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but ideally overnight. 
2. Fill a 7-8 quart (6.6-7.5L) heavy bottomed pot just over halfway with oil. Heat to 350℉ (175℃). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack and place that next to the hot oil.
3. Gently drop the wings into the hot oil, in batches, and fry for 4-5 minutes or until pale golden brown and cooked through. Drain on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining wings. 
4. When your sauce of choice is made and you are ready to serve, increase the oil temperature to 375℉ (190℃). Fry the wings, again in batches, for an additional 2-3 minutes or until deeply golden brown and very crispy. Drain again on the cooling rack. 

‍Gochujang Zing Sauce:

1. To a medium saucepan over medium heat add the sesame and vegetable oils. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering and then add in the garlic. Toast the garlic, swirling the pan often, until golden brown. 
2. Next, stir in the ginger and again, swirl the pan while cooking the ginger for 2 more minutes or until softened. 
3. Stir in the sugar, dark soy, regular soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, gochujang, and sambal. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water until evenly combined. Pour in half of the slurry to the sauce and let simmer until it thickens. Continue to add more slurry, as needed, until you reach your desired thickness. 
5. Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves. Keep warm until ready to serve. 
6. Add the crispy wings to a large bowl, add as much sauce as you would like, and toss until the wings are completely coated. Add to a serving bowl and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately. 

‍Mango Habanero Sauce:

1. Add the water and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a light simmer. Simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar melts. Remove from heat. 
2. Add the mangos and the simple syrup to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Add the mango puree and the hot sauce to a large skillet. Whisk to combine, place over medium heat and bring to a light simmer. 
3. While the sauce simmers add the habaneros, lime juice, and vinegar to the blender and blend until smooth. While the blender is still running add in the vegetable oil. Once smooth, pour the habanero sauce into the simmering mango puree and whisk to combine. 
4. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and more vinegar. Reduce for another 1 minute and then whisk in the corn syrup; this will add gloss and help stabilize the sauce. 
5. To finish the sauce, add the butter, while whisking constantly, until it melts and the sauce emulsifies.  
6. Add the crispy wings to a large bowl, add as much sauce as you would like, and toss until the wings are completely coated. Add to a serving bowl and serve immediately. 

‍Parmigiano Garlic Sauce:

1. To a blender add the garlic, mustard, corn syrup, thyme leaves, lemon juice, parm, and egg yolks. Blend on low speed and slowly increase the speed to high. Blend until smooth. With the blender still running, slowly stream in the oil until the sauce emulsifies. 
2. Pour the sauce into a large bowl and stir in the Fresno, shallot, rosemary, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. 
3. Add the crispy wings to the sauce and toss to coat completely. Add more lemon juice, to taste. Add the wings to a serving bowl and garnish with chives and Parmigiano Reggiano. 

‍Not Bleu Cheese Ranch (optional):

1. Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Serve with wings, if desired