Sous Vide Chicken Wings Recipe (Fresh or Frozen)
You’ll be amazed at just how perfect Sous Vide Chicken Wings are! It eliminates the mess and oil of deep fried chicken wings while creating the delicious game day snack! Cooking them sous vide means these Buffalo chicken wings come out perfectly tender, juicy, and are loaded with flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 ground black pepper
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Fill a large container or pot with water. Attach the sous vide precision cooker and set the temperature to 165°F (74°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Place chicken wings in zip-top bags (I used two bags), and season with the spice rub.
- Arrange them in a single layer, and seal the bag using the “water displacement” technique or a vacuum sealer. (Just seal all but one corner of the bag. Slowly place it in cold water, and make sure everything below the zip-line is covered by water. Then seal the rest of the bag.)
- Place the bag in the sous vide warm water bath. Make sure the chicken wings are fully submerged while the seams of the bag are above water. You can add heavy kitchen items to weigh the bag down if necessary.
- For Fresh Wings: Cook for 1.5 hours.
- For Frozen Wings: Cook for 2 hours.
- Once the timer goes off, remove chicken wings from the bag and pat dry with paper towels. (Make sure to dry the surface properly.)
- Whisk together hot sauce, butter, honey, and garlic powder.
- Use half of the buffalo sauce to brush the cooked chicken wings.
- (Optional) Place the chicken wings on a broiler pan (or baking sheet), and broil under high heat for 3-5 minutes per side until the skin is crispy. (Place the chicken about 2-3 inches below the broiler for the best result.) Watch the chicken very closely so that they are not burned.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dips or brush the wings with the remaining buffalo sauce.
Notes
- If you notice that there are some pink hues, it’s safe to eat as long as the internal temperature reaches 165°F, according to USDA.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg