Franks Redhot Buffalo Chicken Empanadas Recipes

FRANK'S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• If Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce is not available, mix together the Frank's Red Hot Sauce with the butter.
• Bake wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy, turning once. ALTERNATIVELY: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes; OR broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once; OR grill over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes turning often.
• Toss wings in Buffalo Wings Sauce to coat.
• Serve with blue cheese dip and/or cucumber slices and/or celery slices if desired.

BUFFALO CHICKEN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix onion, green chiles, chicken, cheeses and Buffalo sauce.
• Unroll pie crusts. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut circles from crusts, rerolling dough to get 21 circles. Place level measuring tablespoon Buffalo chicken mixture on center of each circle. Fold dough in half over filling; pinch and press edges with fork to seal or roll edges to seal. Place on cookie sheets. Prick tops of empanadas with fork to allow steam to escape.
• Brush each with beaten egg. Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cooling racks. Serve warm with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping.