Author: Mike

Copycat Whataburger Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

I always get really excited whenever I find a good new recipe for blue cheese or ranch dressing. Yeah, sure most people might think ‘salad’ but I think ‘wings’. I like them easy and I like them tasty. This copycat Whataburger buttermilk ranch dressing is spot-on fantastic for dipping wings. It’d probably be good on a salad, too. I dunno. I do wings.

Copycat Whataburger Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Stop At The Light

I gotta say, and I can’t say it enough… don’t go light when you’re making any kind of dressing for dipping your wings. Well, I can’t tell you what to do, so I’ll say I ‘recommend that you don’t use light ingredients’. We’re here to enjoy great wings with a great dipping sauce to help cool us off a bit so we can get back to the wings. Ok, yeah, maybe there’s a carrot stick or a piece of celery we can drag through it too. But we’re here for great wings and a great dressing. Use the ‘heavy ‘stuff. It’s what makes this copycat Whataburger buttermilk ranch dressing so amazing!

(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of - 1.5oz: 12 of - 2.5oz)
(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of – 1.5oz: 12 of – 2.5oz)

Also try my pimento cheese Ranch dressing. It’s different, and great for wing dippin’!

Copycat Whataburger Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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Copycat Whataburger Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

A wonderfully delicious wing-dipping dressing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings - Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce - 12 oz, 6 Pack
Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading Wings

Easy. Flavorful. Crunchy. That’s why we’re here today. That’s why we’re making Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading wings. We’re not here because we want some huge list of ingredients and a complicated list of steps to make wings. We want simple but we want results. I keep this fry mix on hand for the times I just want great, uncomplicated, deep-fried wings.

Andy's Mild Chicken Breading Wings

Straight Up. Or With A Twist.

I like to eat my Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading wings ‘dry’…. and I like them ‘wet’. Dry wings, served without any sauce, let me enjoy that great seasoning. It’s really good stuff, and worthy of enjoying on its own. But there’s also nothing wrong with having them dipped in sauce (‘wet’), either. Not tossed in sauce, though. I’m not a fan of tossing deep-fried battered wings in sauce for two reasons. One, all that tossing knocks off that crunchy delicious coating! And two, the wet sauce makes the coating soggy! So I usually dip my wings instead.

For other ways to sauce your wings, check out my huge guide to saucing wings. Trust me, you’ll find a way that’s your favorite!

Andys MIld Chicken Breading (Pack of 2)
Andys MIld Chicken Breading (Pack of 2)

Also try some Shore Lunch spicy Cajun style wings.

Andy's Mild Chicken Breading Wings
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Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading Wings

A delicious, perfectly-seasoned lightly crunchy wing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or wing sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce Wings

It’s BBQ wing time! One of my favorite things to have is wings coated in BBQ sauce. I’m not hung up on only saucing them with bottles that say ‘wing sauce’ on the front. BBQ sauces make for perfect wings! Like these Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ sauce wings. This is one great sauce. And it’s really great on wings. It has a hint of smoke. It’s a little sweet but has a nice vinegar tang. The heat level isn’t too high, but you’ll notice it.

Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce Wings

Stick-To-Your Wings Good Stuff

This sauce isn’t messing around. It sticks to your wings. That’s good news. No one wants a ‘sauce pool’ on the bottom of their plate. Make some wings and sauce them up with some Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ sauce and you’ll be happy. Just squirt it on and toss them (gently) until nice and coated.

Heck yeah this sauce is great on burgers, roasted chicken, ribs too! And pulled pork! Don’t tell anyone, but I also like to dip potato chips into it! Yummy!

Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce (Pack of 2)
Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce (Pack of 2)

Also try Traeger Grills Sweet and Heat BBQ sauce wings!

Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce Wings
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Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce Wings

Lightly sweet and a little spicy, these BBQ sauced-wings are fantastic!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Taco Sauce Wings

I wasn’t really bored with my usual hot sauce-based wing sauces. Heck, I have tons of different hot sauces I can use to make a quick good wing sauce. Nope, I just happened to open the fridge, saw a bottle of taco sauce, and made the quick decision that I needed it on some wings. And that’s what I did. I made taco sauce wings. Good wings made better with a little spiciness and great flavor. Nothing fancy. But tasty.

Which Way To Go?

Your taco sauce wings can take a few different directions. Mild. Medium. Hot. You can make the mild milder. Or the hot hotter. It’s up to you. Just vary the amount and style of taco sauce, and the amount of butter. Easy. Uncomplicated.

Want More?

If you want, you can add a little more ‘stuff’ to your taco sauce-based wing sauce. A pinch of cayenne stirred in is a good place to start. Some chile powder doesn’t hurt either. Heck, sneak in some Fajita seasoning. Just don’t go crazy with it. Add it, but don’t make it overwhelming.

Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Mild, 16 Ounce
Ortega Original Taco Sauce, Mild, 16 Ounce

Also try my enchilada wings.

Taco Sauce Wings
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Taco Sauce Wings

As spicy as you want it to be.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: taco sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 2015kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock

For a mild sauce

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!

For a medium sauce

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!

For a hotter sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!

Instructions

Notes

In general, the ratio of butter to taco sauce is as below. For example, if the ratio is 3:1 that means you use 3 parts of butter for every 1 part taco sauce. 
For a mild sauce: 3:1
For a medium sauce: 2:1
For a hot sauce: 1:1

Nutrition

Calories: 2015kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 227g | Saturated Fat: 144g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 602mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7103IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings - Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce - 12 oz, 6 Pack
Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ Sauce Wings

I was trying to be good. I was trying to cut back a little on my bottled wing sauce purchases. At least until I reduced the number of open bottles of sauces in my ‘wing fridge’. Well, that idea didn’t last long. I saw a bottle of Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ sauce at the store and had to grab it. I had to make wings. So I did. And boy, were they ever great! A little sweet. A little heat. Pear juice, soy sauce and other goodies come together in a sauce that is not only great on wings, it’s perfect on darned near anything grilled. Or fried for that matter.

Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ Sauce Wings

Air-Fried. Deep-Fried. Anyway You Want It.

First time I made wings sauced with Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ sauce, I did it using some air-fried wings. They only take about 30 minutes to make. Perfect for my lunch-time meal. The sauce was the winner here. I didn’t do much of anything to the wings other than cook them. I didn’t want any fancy seasoning ‘fighting’ this sauce. It’s crazy yummy. Why mess with it?

The second time, I went deep-fried on the wings. But again, I kept it simple. An easy coating meant to just crisp up the wings. No fru-fru seasonings. And again, great wings were enjoyed!

Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ Sauce Wings
Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce, Korean BBQ, Squeeze Bottle, Bold Blend of Soy Sauce, Garlic, and Sweet Pear Juice with a Touch of Frank’s RedHot Heat for Rice Bowls, Pizza, Poke & More, 12 fl oz
Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce, Korean BBQ, Squeeze Bottle, Bold Blend of Soy Sauce, Garlic, and Sweet Pear Juice with a Touch of Frank’s RedHot Heat for Rice Bowls, Pizza, Poke & More, 12 fl oz

Also try my homemade Korean BBQ wings!

Frank’s RedHot Hot Korean BBQ Sauce Wings
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Frank’s RedHot Hot Korean BBQ Sauce Wings

Delicious Asian-inspired BBQ flavors!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the air fryer

For the deep fryer

Instructions

For the air fryer

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Combine the baking powder and salt and pepper Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
  • Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
  • Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
  • Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
  • Remove and toss with the sauce.  Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the deep fryer

  • Combine the flour and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl and sauce your wings before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

I like grabbing a breading box out of my pantry and making deep-fried wings. It’s easy. And luckily, there are several really tasty breading brands on the market. One of my favorites is Shore Lunch. And in particular, their Cajun-flavored breading. I know, the box says ‘fish breading’. You can ignore that. I did, and I used it to make some wings! Crunchy and flavorful, you’ll quickly realize that the box doesn’t have to say ‘chicken’ to be great for chicken!

Today, I wanted something with a bit more kick. So I ’embellished’ the breading and made some Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings. Same great flavor as the original, but with some heat. Oh yeah, these are my kind of easy wings!

Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

No Sauce Required

These Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings don’t require a sauce. They’re great just as they are, right out of the deep fryer! But, if you’re craving a little sauce, a little something more, serve them with some Buffalo sauce on the side. Or your favorite dressing. But honestly, the wings are so good without it you won’t miss it if you just eat them ‘naked’.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try Zatarain’s New Orleans Style hot and spicy chicken wings!

Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings
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Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

I found these wings to be nice and spicy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
  • Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Place breading mix into a large resealable baggie and add the cayenne. Seal and shake. Work in batches if you don't have a large enough bag.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly.
  • Working in batches, coat the wings in the eggs then place into the bag. Seal and shake to coat.
  • Fry wings 8-10 minutes or until 180 F internal temperature. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Optional: Toss wings with Buffalo wing sauce or serve on the side for dipping. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 282mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo Party Wings

Remember as a kid how happy you were if you got a gold star at school? I don’t remember getting many, but when I did, I was happy. I’d give Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo Party wings a gold star. Most frozen, pre-battered wings haven’t made me happy. These did a pretty good job of it. The batter was tasty and a little crunchy. As a bonus, they come with a good Buffalo wing sauce, perfect for dipping, tossing or drizzling. Were they the best wings I’ve ever had? No, but for what they are, they were pretty darned good and worthy of a gold star!

Kinder's Buttery Buffalo Party Wings

Grab A Few Bags For A Crowd

I put a good hurt on my bag of Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo party wings. I got two servings out of a bag. Now, I wasn’t having them as an appetizer, so in the ‘real world’ you could probably feed 4 from a bag. So if you’re planning on feeding a party of people, grab a few bags.

I made my wings in an air-fryer. I think that the air fryer always gives me the best crunchy wing. Well, unless I want to get my deep-fryer out that is. For a crowd, I’d use the oven instead since I can cook a whole lot more at once.

The sauce that comes with these wings is frozen in a bag, like gravy for some turkey roasts. You just dunk it in some hot water before serving. It’s not bad actually. I would recommend serving it on the side so people can dunk their wings. Tossing batter-coated wings in sauce makes them soggy and quick. Plus, some folks might not want a sauce.

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DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart – Aqua

Also try Tyson’s smoked crispy wings.

Kinder's Buttery Buffalo Party Wings
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Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo Party Wings

Crunchy with a nice flavor. And it comes with a good Buffalo wing sauce too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Cool time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the air fryer

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 F per the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Add the wing pieces and cook for 16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the sauce packet and place in a cup or bowl of hot water.
  • Remove wings and place in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the wings with the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Serve.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Add wings and cook for 20-24 minutes,, turning after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the sauce packet and place in a cup or bowl of hot water.
  • Remove wings and place in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the wings with the sauce and toss to coat.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
You can also serve the provided Buffalo sauce in small cups for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.04mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Traeger Grills Sweet And Heat BBQ Sauce Wings

A delicious chicken wing and a good BBQ sauce make for a great combination. A store-bought sauce doesn’t have to say ‘wing sauce’ on the label for me to put it on my wings. Darn near anything will do. Especially when it’s as good as these Traeger Grills Sweet and Heat BBQ sauce wings! Great traditional smoky BBQ sauce flavor in a tomato-based sauce. A hint of heat. And a bit of sweet. The perfect balance. This is one finger-licking good sauce that is perfect on a wing!

Traeger Grills Sweet And Heat BBQ Sauce Wings

Batter Up!

I deep-fried my Traeger Grills Sweet and Heat BBQ sauce wings. Nothing fancy. But I wanted a good, crunchy coating on my wings. Not fried naked. And almost like grandma’s fried chicken. Just not as thick a batter. That crunchy outside was perfect for the sauce. It hid in the nooks and crannies. With every bite I was guaranteed to get sweet heat deliciousness. That’s what I was after. That’s what I got!

You can, of course, cook your wings any way you like! Just get them good and coated in the sauce before serving!

Traeger Grills SAU065 Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce
Traeger Grills SAU065 Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce

Also try Traeger Grills’ ‘Que BBQ sauce wings!

Traeger Grills Sweet And Heat BBQ Sauce Wings
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Traeger Grills Sweet And Heat BBQ Sauce Wings

Great smoky BBQ flavor with a little heat and a kiss of sweet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Combine the flour and seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl and sauce your wings before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Southern-Style Fried Chicken Wings

Different. I should’ve expected different. I was using a store-bought fry mix after all. And for good reason too. I love them. Sure, they’re great on chicken thighs, chicken breasts, pork chops, seafood and whatever. But I love them for making wings, too. These southern-style fried chicken wings use a mix from Calhoun Bend Mills. It’s a great mix, too. It sticks great. It’s easy to use. And it’s way, way tasty good. Oh, and crunchy too!

Southern-Style Fried Chicken Wings

Sweet Wings

Calhoun Bend Mills Miss Haddie’s chicken fry mix is on the sweet side. You’ll get notes of brown sugar (and I swear maple) as soon as you open the package. And boy do you ever get it while the wings are frying. I instantly started thinking pancakes… and then I thought wait! Wings and waffles! Shoot, I should make that next!

I wouldn’t toss these southern-style fried chicken wings with sauce. Instead, if you want it, serve some sauce on the side for dipping. I just filled a little cup with Buffalo wing sauce. That heat (yeah, I used hot) helps offset the sweetness of the wings. It’s totally optional, but kinda nice to have something to offset the sweet.

Calhoun Bend Mill Miss Haddie's Chicken Fry Mix | Southern Style, Crispy Chicken Coating for Frying, Breading, and Baking | Perfect for Fried Chicken, Seafood, and Vegetables - 8 Oz (Pack of 1)
Calhoun Bend Mill Miss Haddie’s Chicken Fry Mix | Southern Style, Crispy Chicken Coating for Frying, Breading, and Baking | Perfect for Fried Chicken, Seafood, and Vegetables – 8 Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try some Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy chicken wings.

Southern-Style Fried Chicken Wings
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Southern-Style Fried Chicken Wings

A delicious, perfectly-seasoned, nicely sweet and crunchy wing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

If you’re looking for a nice, clean, tasty wing sauce that packs in original Buffalo-style flavors, this is it. My Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce wings hit the spot. Nothing crazy going on here. Just simple, easy wings. Tossed in sauce. And devoured. Heck, that’s what we’re all here for, right? The good stuff!

Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

On Top. On The Side. Or Both.

This time, I tossed my Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce wings in sauce. But I don’t always do that. Sometimes I put the sauce on the side, in a little cup. Then I dunk my wings to my heart’s content. A little dip. Or a big dip. Heck, it’s my cup of sauce, so I’ll even double dip. Or triple. Life is good when it’s your wings and your sauce.

SAUCE RIB BUFFALO WING
SAUCE RIB BUFFALO WING

Also try some medium Buffalo wing sauce wings from The Dirty Buffalo.

Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

A clean, classic Buffalo wing sauce with a nice heat level.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings - Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce - 12 oz, 6 Pack
Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack