Best 3 Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Recipes

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Buffalo shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. The key to making crispy buffalo shrimp is to use a light coating of flour and cornstarch, which will help the shrimp to stay crispy even after it is sauced. You can then toss the shrimp in your favorite buffalo sauce, or make your own by combining hot sauce, melted butter, and spices. Serve the buffalo shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST CRISPY BUFFALO WINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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The best buffalo wings are a perfect mix of crispy, tender, and saucy, and this recipe does it all. After coating the wings in cornstarch, you cover them in a spicy, flavorful batter before quickly frying them for 8-10 minutes. All that's left is mixing them in a bowl with your favorite buffalo sauce and plating them with all the fixings -celery sticks, ranch, blue cheese dip. It doesn't really matter, because these juicy, crunchy wings will be the true game night stars no matter what!

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup cornstarch, divided
2 lb chicken wings, rinsed and patted dry
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup water
peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
½ cup buffalo sauce
ranch or blue cheese dip, for serving
1 stalk celery sticks, for serving, cut into sticks

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss ¼ cup (30 grams) of cornstarch and the chicken wings together until fully coated. Transfer the wings to a wire rack and let rest and dry out for 20 minutes, ideally in the fridge if you have space.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ½ cup of cornstarch, the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the water, breaking up any lumps and mixing until smooth. The batter should be slightly runny.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Coat chicken wings in the batter, shaking off any excess. Add the wings to the oil in batches, cooking for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the chicken wings wot a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and drizzle with with the buffalo sauce, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with either ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CRISPY BUFFALO SHRIMP



Crispy Buffalo Shrimp image

We serve these with ranch for dipping. You could serve with some celery stalks as well. Great for parties or football games. Definite crowd pleaser.

Provided by desirae hrynko

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

vegetable oil for frying
½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon milk
30 frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
¼ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • Combine flour, lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
  • Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then the flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer prepared shrimp to a baking sheet until ready to fry. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to fully cover.
  • Cook 8 to 10 shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Toss shrimp together with hot sauce in a large bowl until each piece is coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY BUFFALO SHRIMP



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This is an easy dish for ball games or to take to parties. I like to make sure additional sauce covers the shrimp when served. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired.

Provided by susan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
½ cup hot sauce (such as Texas Pete®)
1 cup canola oil
1 cup cornstarch
1 pound frozen cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine butter and hot sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl and lightly dip shrimp into the cornstarch.
  • Fry shrimp, working in batches, in the hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Add shrimp to the butter-hot sauce and allow to sit for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 282.3 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1159.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the frying process.
  • Make sure to pat the shrimp dry before coating them in the flour mixture. This will help the coating to adhere better.
  • Use a light hand when coating the shrimp in the flour mixture. Too much flour will make the shrimp tough.
  • Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the shrimp. If the oil is not hot enough, the shrimp will not cook evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the shrimp. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the shrimp will not cook evenly.
  • Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy buffalo shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a little bit of planning, you can have this dish on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give crispy buffalo shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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