Mike, Author at For the Wing

The Best Dry Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry wings. You know, wings without sauce. That definitely doesn’t mean wings without flavor, though! These wings are packed with flavor. If you haven’t tried dry wings, you should!

Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

Crazy good dry wings packed with smoky garlic flavor.

Check out this recipe

Frank’s RedHot Original Seasoning Dry Wings

Crazy good dry wings.

Check out this recipe

Wing Master Mango Chile-Lime Dry Wings

I like to keep my dry wings simple.

Check out this recipe

Croix Valley Garlic Ginger Teriyaki Dry Wings

Delicious wings with Asian-inspired flavors.

Check out this recipe

Lawry’s Spicy Buffalo Dry Wings

These wings are packed with great flavor.

Check out this recipe

Lawry’s Mango Habanero Dry Wings

Sprinkle the seasoning on before and after you cook your wings.

Check out this recipe

Croix Valley Parmesan Garlic Dry Wings

I cannot say enough how much I love this seasoning!

Check out this recipe

Croix Valley Hickory Barbecue Dry Wings

I like to keep my dry wings simple.

Check out this recipe

Fajita Seasoned Dry Wings

Beware of fajita seasonings that contain a lot of sugar.

Check out this recipe

Tacos Al Pastor Dry Wings

I used a package of tacos al pastor seasoning from Old El Paso, but you can make your own.

Check out this recipe

Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry Wings

I am pretty heavy-handed with the seasoning before and after the wings are cooked. I really like this stuff.

Check out this recipe

Kosmos Q Buffalo Dry Wings

There's nothing fancy going on here. Just good, traditional Buffalo wing flavor all in a powder.

Check out this recipe

Joe Montana’s Dry Rub Wings

There’s nothing but flavor from Joe Montana’s dry rub wings.

Check out this recipe

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Super-flavorful, super-crunchy wings!

Check out this recipe

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Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer Wings

I kind of feel like maybe my luck has run out. I enjoyed my first experience with the air fryer wings from Perdue. The hot and spicy wings were yummy and definitely packed a bit of heat. Now I’ve moved on to Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer wings. Just like the first ones I tried, the wings cook up nice and crunchy. No complaints there. But I felt these lacked in the flavor department. I didn’t get much of the lemon pepper that is advertised on the front of the bag.

They’re Crunchy!

Now, despite the lack of lemon pepper flavoring, I still like the crunch of these Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer wings. Whatever batter they are tossed in cooks up nice and yummy. If they’d sell just the batter I’d be in for a good jug or two of it for sure! I also felt that this bag contained a number of smaller wing segments while also containing a few drumettes that could’ve used a bit of trimming first. Anyways, not bad… just not great!

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

You’ll also want to make these awesome wings:
Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wings
Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Jammin’ Jalapeno Wings
Texas Pete Extra Mild Buffalo Wings
Tangy Tapatio Barbecue Wings

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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4 from 2 votes

Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Crunchy but not full of lemon pepper flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time16

Cool time2

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, wings

Servings:

Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

8 pieces Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer Wings
Ranch dressing optional, for serving. Or use your favorite

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400 F per the manufacturer's instructions.
Add the wing pieces and cook for 16 minutes. Note: I prefer 14 minutes. I recommend checking them after 12 or so minutes to see if you are happy with the color of the wings and remove them before 16 minutes if desired.
Remove wings and let cool for 2 minutes before serving with your desired sauces.

Notes

Blue cheese dressing is great for dipping these wings too!

Nutrition

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

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Ass Kickin’ Honey BBQ Wing Sauce Wings

No lie, you’re gonna feel it when you bite into some Ass Kickin’ Honey BBQ Wing Sauce wings. The base sauce definitely packs a punch. There’s a slight hint of honey, sugar and molasses sweetness. A little tomato paste makes you think ‘BBQ sauce’. There’s a touch of smokiness. But most of all, there’s a great, spicy Buffalo-inspired sauce underneath that’s gonna make you remember what an ass kickin’ is!

Plenty of Great Flavor

I really liked the flavor of these Ass Kickin’ Honey BBQ wing sauce wings. The sauce is a little thinner than you’d expect from a BBQ sauce. It really is more reminiscent of a Buffalo sauce. That’s where it’s roots are and it doesn’t try to hide them.

Ass Kickin’ Original Habanero Gift Set

Also try some Ass Kickin’ bacon wings! Yummy!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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4 from 1 vote

Ass Kickin’ Honey BBQ Wing Sauce Wings

Classic Buffalo-inspired sauce with a little sweetness and BBQ flavors.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Ass Kickin' Honey BBQ Wing Sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Serve your wings with extra sauce on the side for dipping!

Nutrition

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

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Easy Chili-Ranch Wings

I kinda went into making these easy chili-Ranch wings with low expectations. The recipe seemed pretty simple. But oh, did I ever love them. It helped that I’m a huge chili fan. Just two ingredients, chili powder and flour, made for great crunchy, flavorful wings. A little Ranch dressing on the side for dipping and I was one happy wing-aholic.

Go Big

I admit it, I added more chili powder than the recipe calls for. I’m not sure you’ll want to do that. Like I said, I love chili flavors. If you’re a fan but not a huge fan, just go with the recipe as it’s written and you’ll have great wings. You can always make them again. I did.

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 my enchilada wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

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5 from 1 vote

Easy Chili-Ranch Wings

Great wings with plenty of crunch and flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 519kcal

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
vegetable oil for frying
Ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
Place the wings in a large bowl.
Sprinkle the wings with the flour and chili powder. Toss to coat well.
Deep fry the wings until done, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

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

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Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat Wing Sauce Wings

This is the second bottle of Terrapin Ridge Farms wing sauce that I’ve tried. The first, Hot Pepper Bacon, was a major hit in my household. But I cannot say it was my favorite…. because Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat wing sauce is at least as good! This sauce has a hint of mustard flavor, but not too much so that it’s too strong. It’s a little on the sweet side, and I mean that in a good way. The heat level is just perfect for me. Not too spicy, and not too mild.

Get a bottle… or two…

Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat wing sauce is a great sauce for wings. I picked up my bottle at a Buc-ee’s in Sevierville, TN, but you can order them online also. I’d definitely suggest you get more than one, and that you get every flavor because I’m a big fan of this company’s sauces. You will be too.

I also cannot wait to try this sauce on grilled ribs or whole chicken.

Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat Grill and Wing Squeeze – One 16 Ounce Squeeze Bottle

Also try some Terrapin Ridge Farms hot pepper bacon wing sauce wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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5 from 1 vote

Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat Wing Sauce Wings

Nicely spicy, super-tasty sweet sauce! Oh yum!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Terrapin Ridge Farms Sweet Heat Wing Sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce 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.

Nutrition

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

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Hoosier Daddy Sweet and Sassy BBQ Sauce Wings

There are three places I always go when I go to the grocery store. Of course, the wing sauce section. Then there’s the seasoning section (in case I find a new wing seasoning or something that might go good on dry wings). And the BBQ sauce section. I need BBQ sauce, but not just for my ribs or burgers or whatever. Nope, for my wings. Like these Hoosier Daddy Sweet and Sassy BBQ sauce wings. Just cook up a batch of wings and toss them in sauce. Or brush it on. Or serve it on the side for dipping. However you do it, BBQ sauce is great on wings!

Great BBQ Sauces Make Great Wings

This sauce is perfect. Hoosier Daddy Sweet and Sassy BBQ sauce wings have just the right amount of sweetness to them. And just a kiss of heat. Not too much of either, just the right amounts. There’s a bit of a smokiness, too. This sauce is a wonderful concoction, with everything from ketchup to mustard to peach. Yes, peach. Not to say it’s “peachy”, no. But oh, what a wonderful addition it is. Clever, I’d even say!

Hoosier Daddy BBQ Sauce Ghost Roast 16oz

Hoosier Daddy BBQ Sweet & Sassy 16oz

Hoosier Daddy BBQ Sauce Smokehouse Hickory with Lime 16oz

Also try some kicked-up Hoosier Daddy Ghost Roast BBQ sauce wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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5 from 1 vote

Hoosier Daddy Sweet and Sassy BBQ Sauce Wings

Lightly sweet, lightly smoky, with a kiss of heat. An all-around great BBQ sauce!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Hoosier Daddy Sweet and Sassy BBQ sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce 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.

Nutrition

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

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Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

We’ve all had the standard blue cheese dressing. We’ve all dunked countless wings into it, cooling off the crazy hot wings we were about to devour. We love the tanginess, the creaminess. Well this creamy blue cheese dressing is that dressing and a whole lot more. A lot more flavor. Still that great blue cheese ‘funkiness’ with a lot more depth. This is a drinkable dressing if ever there was one.

The Right Dressing for the Job

This creamy blue cheese dressing is perfect for dunking wings. Why? Well, first, it has the perfect consistency. Second, the flavors compliment just about any flavor wing perfectly. And last, it’ll cool you off if you’re experiencing a bit of ‘wing discomfort’ after biting in the hottest wing you’ve ever had. And even if you’re not.

More Crumbles, More Better

If you want more blue cheesiness, feel free to add a few crumbles. Me, I don’t like my blue cheese dressing too crumbly when it comes to dunking wings. Those crumbles tend to slide off the wings. Then what? No crumbles. So what’s the point then if they just fall off?

Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!

Also try my creamy Asian dipping sauce.

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5 from 1 vote

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

Creamy and delicious with just enough blue cheese flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dipping Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blue cheese, dipping sauce

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup blue cheese salad dressing
fresh parsley chopped (optional)
blue cheese crumbles optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Whisk or stir until combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Stir before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover dressing in the fridge.

Nutrition

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

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Simple Truth Organic Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

My experience with organic or ‘clean’ wing sauces has been kind of ‘hit and miss’. Well, truthfully, mostly ‘miss’. These Simple Truth Organic Spicy Garlic Buffalo wing sauce wings are not a ‘miss’. But, I can’t say they were a big ‘hit’ either. So I guess somewhere in between is where these landed.

Full Of Healthy Stuff

There is a nice little kick from these Simple Truth Organic Spicy Garlic Buffalo wing sauce wings. And the garlic is just about right. The base Buffalo sauce is not the best ever, but fortunately the heat and garlic come along and make up for that a bit. And this is definitely an organic sauce. If you’re into good ingredients, this sauce is probably for you. If you’re in for a traditional Buffalo wing sauce with a little heat and garlic, you might have to stray outside the ‘organic’ box. At least for now.

Also Simple Truth organic medium Buffalo wing sauce wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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3 from 1 vote

Simple Truth Organic Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

Nicely spiced and good garlic flavor in a somewhat thin Buffalo sauce.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spicy, garlic wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Simple Truth Organic Spicy Garlic Buffalo wing sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce 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.

Nutrition

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

Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

My oh me oh goodness. It’s hard to put into words how much I loved these Kinder’s Woodfired garlic dry wings. The seasoning is just perfect. It helps that I’m a total garlic addict. But this isn’t any ordinary garlic flavor, nope. It’s garlic that has been roasted over a fire. Who does that? Great people do that! And they put it in a shaker bottle so I can have the best dry wings ever!

Crazy Fantastically Good And A Big Favorite Of Mine.

I went big when I seasoned my wings. Kinder’s Woodfired garlic wings can handle lots of seasoning. The flavor is so good I can’t get enough. Up next, I’m sprinkling some on a whole roasted chicken. This stuff is going to replace my traditional rotisserie chicken for sure. I love it (in case you couldn’t tell)!

Kinder’s Organic Woodfired Garlic Rub, Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5 oz

Also try some fantastic Kinder’s roasted garlic BBQ wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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5 from 1 vote

Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

Crazy good dry wings packed with smoky garlic flavor.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Kinder's Woodfired Garlic Rub

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings in seasoning before serving.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

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

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Pretty Thai Muay Thai Sauce Wings

These Pretty Thai Muay Thai sauce wings are exactly why it pays to wander around your grocery store with an eye out for anything that might make good on wings. I picked up some of the Pretty Thai sauces in the Asian section. Sure, I had stir-fry on the brain too, but first and foremost I thought of only one thing. Wings. So I made up a quick batch of easy wings, tossed them in some sauce and got to it!

Get Funky With It

These Pretty Thai Muay Thai sauce wings have a nice lip-tingling citrus tang that you get pretty early on. And there’s a little of that great fish sauce ‘funkiness’. That umami flavor you don’t find much anywhere else. And oh yes, a bit of heat from Thai chili. It’s got a nice spice level to it, I really liked it.

This sauce may seem a little thin. It was meant for stir-fry and the like. But it works just fine on wings.

Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Gluten Free Certified Non-GMO Authentic Vegan Stir Fry, BBQ Condiment, Dipping Sauce, Rice Seasoning, 100% Natural

Also try some Pretty Thai sweet chili sauce wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

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5 from 1 vote

Pretty Thai Muay Thai Sauce Wings

Delicious Asian-inspired wings!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Asian wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Pretty Thai Muay Thai Sauce

Instructions

Cook wings as desired. Click here for our guide on cooking wings in a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, air fryer or a Char-Broil Big Easy.
Toss wings with sauce 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.

Nutrition

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