There’s always a giant bottle of Frank’s RedHot sauce in our refrigerator and another in the pantry because we canNOT run out! We’ve been fans of the Frank’s sauces for years. So when they offered Real Food Traveler some game day recipes, we jumped at the opportunity. We’ve hand-picked some recipes that will make everyone happy and satiated on game days, whether you’re feasting at home or tailgating. 

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The following game day recipes are courtesy of Frank’s RedHot®. But first a little history…

In 1918, in New Iberia, Louisiana, Adam Estilette and Jacob Frank partnered up to create a hot sauce made with a blend of cayenne peppers. In 1920, the first bottle of Frank’s RedHot was bottled. In 1964, at the Anchor Bar & Grill in Buffalo, NY (I bet you know where we’re headed now), Buffalo Wings were invented using Frank’s sauce. Boom. In 1996, because Buffalo Wings were such a “thing,” Frank’s pre-made Buffalo Wing sauce was created so nobody had to hand mix ingredients anymore. So there. You can tell that story as you serve up any of the following recipes for game day.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

The Instant™ Air Fryer is your best friend when it comes to crispy cooked chicken wings at home. Toss ‘em in the classic combo of Frank’s RedHot® Original Hot Sauce and butter before serving for that mouthwatering, signature Buffalo wing flavor everyone craves.

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
2 ½ pounds chicken wing pieces
½ cup Frank’s RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce
1/3 cup melted butter (NOTE: We use unsalted in the Real Food Traveler kitchens so you can regulate the amount of salt in the dish)

Directions:
Spray basket of air fryer with no stick cooking spray. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat wings dry with paper towels.

Place wings in fryer basket, being careful not to over-fill. (Cook in batches, if needed, depending on the size of your air fryer.) Air fry 25 to 30 minutes or until skin is crispy and wings are cooked through, shaking basket or tossing wings with tongs every 5 minutes during cooking.

Meanwhile, mix butter and RedHot Sauce in large bowl. Add cooked wings and toss to coat. Serve immediately with blue cheese and celery sticks, if desired. (NOTE: In the Real Food Traveler kitchens, we like to return the sauced wings to the Air Fryer for about 10 seconds just to “sear” on the sauce.)

Frank’s RedHot Air Fryer wings.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Whether you’re just not in the mood for chicken or looking for a recipe for vegetarian buffalo wings, these buffalo cauliflower bites are a hot and spicy treat. Ready in just 15 minutes and seasoned with butter, garlic powder, and Frank’s RedHot®, these cauliflower bites are the perfect party appetizer. They’re so good you’ll have to make a second batch just for yourself.

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 tsp salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce
3 TBS butter, melted

Directions:
Prehat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, water, salt and garlic powder in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Add cauliflower, tossing gently until evenly coated with batter.

Arrange cauliflower in single layer on large shallow baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray.

Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Mix RedHot Sauce and melted butter in small bowl. Drizzle evenly over cauliflower, turning to coat evenly.

Bake 10 minutes longer or until cauliflower is crispy, turning halfway through cooking. Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites from Frank’s.

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Frank’s Redhot® Buffalo Chicken Pizza

To make personal pizzas, substitute four 7-inch pizza crusts for the large crusts.

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
2 (12-inch) prepared pizza crusts
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups Frank’s RedHot® Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crusts on baking sheets. Spread 1/4 cup of the RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce on each crust, then sprinkle evenly with celery.

Toss chicken with remaining 1 cup of the RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce. Spoon chicken over pizza crusts. Sprinkle with mozzarella and blue cheese.

Bake pizzas 12 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Drizzle ranch dressing on each pizza to serve.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Check out the easiest buffalo chicken mac & cheese you’ll ever make.  Everyone you know will love this dish.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
2 (7.25 ounces each) boxes macaroni & cheese dinners
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot® Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce

Directions:
Prepare macaroni and cheese dinner according to package directions.

Stir in chicken and FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce. Heat through.

Spoon into serving dish

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