Crispy Buffalo Chicken Thighs

hot chicken thighs served with sour cream

5 from 3 votes

Crispy, spicy and delicious. These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Thighs are the perfect addition to any menu. They are bright, filled with flavor and easy to prepare. Make these chicken thighs in 30 minutes and serve them with fries, salad, wedges and more.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 676kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

1 Saucepan or deep fryer

Ingredients

1 kg chicken thighs
6 teaspoon of baking powder
¼ teaspoon of paprika
¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
¼ teaspoon of onion powder
¼ teaspoon of oregano
½-1 teaspoon of salt (depending on how salty the hot sauce is)
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup buffalo/hot sauce
Sunflower or vegetable oil

Instructions

Add baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano and black pepper to taste to a bowl and stir until evenly combined.
Next, add chicken thighs to a separate bowl.
Evenly coat the chicken thighs with the dry mixture and mix well.
Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer at medium/high heat and cook chicken thighs on both sides for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and done. The temperature of the oil should be 350F/175C.
While the chicken cooks melt butter in another saucepan and pour in buffalo sauce then stir the sauce on low heat for 3-5 minutes. Set aside for later.
Once the chicken thighs are ready place them on some paper towels on a plate to soak up excess oil. Then, coat the chicken thighs on both sides in the Buffalo sauce.
Serve crispy Buffalo chicken thighs with sour cream and garnish with fresh parsley. They can also be served with sweet potato fries, salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and more.

Notes

Baking powder: This ingredient makes the chicken thighs crispy on the outside, so do not skip it. Check that the baking powder has not expired, as this will affect the taste and crispiness of the chicken thighs. It is also important to note that baking powder can not be substituted with bicarbonate soda, as it has a strong metallic taste.
Seasoning: Season these chicken thighs with a simple mix of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. They don't need much seasoning since the hot sauce will add plenty of flavor once fried.
Oil: Make sure to heat the oil to medium/high heat before frying the chicken thighs, ideally to 350°F (175°C). It's crucial that the oil is not too hot to avoid burning the chicken or cooking it unevenly. Conversely, if the oil is too cool, the chicken will absorb too much oil and cook too slowly.

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