Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Instructions

• 1

  Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Add the salt and vegetable oil and toss to coat. Place the chicken in a large vacuum seal bag, flatten to a single layer and seal under full vacuum, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refrigerate while the water bath preheats.

  Tip: The bag can be dated and labeled for freezing. Alternatively, if you’re not planning to freeze the chicken you can use the microwave-safe, zipper-lock freezer bag method.
• 2

  Attach the HydroPro to the side of a pot or large vessel (max 45 liters). Fill with water until approximately halfway up the circulator. Set the temperature to 74°C and the time to 1 hour using Manual Cooking from the main menu and press Start.

• 3

  Once the water reaches temperature, carefully lower the sealed bag into the water bath, ensuring it is fully submerged.

• 4

  When the timer signals, carefully remove the bag from the water, open and drain through a strainer placed over a large bowl. Transfer the wings to a tray lined with paper tower and pat dry.

• 5

  Cook the wings in an oven, preheated to air fry 190°C for 15 minutes, then broil on high for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

  Tip: This recipe has been optimized for the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro and the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. Alternatively, deep fry the wings in batches, at 180°C for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a large bowl lined with paper towel to drain.
• 6

  To make the spicy Buffalo sauce, place the hot sauce, melted butter, sugar, vinegar, salt and garlic powder in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

• 7

  To make the blue cheese sauce, place the blue cheese in a bowl, add the sour cream and mayonnaise and whisk to combine. Add the lemon juice, milk and garlic and whisk until well combined. Set aside.

• 8

  Add the wings to the buffalo sauce and toss to coat. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the blue cheese sauce and celery sticks.