Mike, Author at For the Wing

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

Most of the time, you’ll find me making my wings on one of my grills. Quite regularly, actually. But sometimes I am just not up to fighting the weather or I prefer a more traditional wing. That’s when my restaurant-style deep-fried wings make an appearance. For me, a deep-fried wing has to be battered, but not heavily so. Somewhere between grandma’s fried chicken and no-batter-at-all is what I want. Something for the wing sauce to stick to, and something with just a little crunch. A little kick, if I want. Like these wings, right here.

My Go-To Recipe

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings. When I’m cooking dry wings (not sauced after cooking), I will often take the dry wing spices and incorporate them into the coating, leaving out the paprika and/or cayenne if they will clash. My Buffalo Ranch dry wings are a great example.

Big Wings Take Longer (Duh!)

Frying time varies with the size of your wings. I always buy family packs of fresh wings. They’re big and meaty and take a full 9 minutes or longer to fry. If you buy frozen un-cooked wings (thaw them first!) you’ll often find they are smaller and don’t require so much cooking time.

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Also try my crazy-good Grippos-crusted wings!

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

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Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 537kcal

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

For the wings

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
vegetable oil for frying

For the coating (feel free to add your favorite wing seasoning too!)

½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 375 F.
Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine the coating ingredients and sprinkle some (but not all) over the wings. Toss to coat. If the wings don't get fully coated add some more coating. You might have leftover coating.
Working in batches, transfer wings to the oil and fry 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Toss with your favorite seasoning and/or sauce and 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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Wing Master Mango Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

For me, going to a Pepper Palace store is like going to Disney World. I walk through the doors and I start to smile like a kid. So many sauces (and other things). I’ve been to several Pepper Palace stores and I’ll be to more to pick up great sauces like their Wing Master Mango Habanero wing sauce. This is a(nother) great sauce, a wonderful combination of sweet mango and spicy habanero, that absolutely delights with each bite!

Kicked-Up Island Inspiration

I wouldn’t call Pepper Palace’s Wing Master mango habanero wing sauce overly spicy. Oh don’t get me wrong, it’s got some kick. Hey, it does contain habaneros. For me, it was just the right amount of spiciness. I’m not a fan of overly hot sauces that have no flavor. I’m a big fan of this sauce.

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Run, Don’t Walk, To A Pepper Palace Near You

Pepper Palace makes a ton of great sauces and seasonings, not just for wings. Find a store near you and spend an hour or two wandering the shelves. They always have an area where you can sample sauces and spices, too. It’s like flavor heaven. Instead, if there’s not one near you, take a road trip (it’ll be worth it) or order online.

Also try some Wing Master Mega Garlic wing sauce wings!

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

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Wing Master Mango Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

I'm not a fan of overly hot sauces that have no flavor. I'm a big fan of this sauce.

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
Wing Master Mango Habanero 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

Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce Wings

I’ve had my share of garlic Parmesan wings. I’m a big fan of the flavor combination. But, I admit, sometimes the sauce is almost like salad dressing. Not that that’s necessarily a turn off. Heck, I love using wing sauces for more than wings. Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing sauce is thick. It’s not going to be mistaken for a salad dressing. And it’s not overpoweringly garlicky, and it’s not too Parmesan-y. It’s pleasant, and yummy and finger-licking good.

Get Ready For Some Finger Licking

You can’t go wrong with any Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing sauce or any of their sauces or their many wing dust varieties. You can order a few bottles without worrying that you won’t like what you get. And hey, they also make a dry garlic Parmesan wing dust that is really, really crazy good so get some of that too!

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

You’ll want to make Kosmos Q General Tso wing sauce wings!

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

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Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce Wings

You can't go wrong with any Kosmos Q wing sauce or wing dust.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic, Parmesan, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan 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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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Note: This post is for a homemade Buffalo wing sauce made with Crystal hot sauce. Slap Ya Mama also makes an already-prepared wing sauce that you should also try!

Slap Ya Mama hot sauce isn’t just good. It’s amazingly good. It’s not super spicy, not at all. But it’s oh so flavorful. It is packed with a wonderful combination of Cajun spices. It’s perfect on any food, but when you make a Buffalo wing sauce from it you’ve got something wonderful. These Slap Ya Mama hot sauce Buffalo wings are definitely some of the best wings I’ve ever had. They are finger-licking good.

My Goodness, These Are Great Wings!

Just about any decent hot sauce can be used to make a homemade Buffalo wing sauce. But you want better than decent. You want amazing, and that’s what Slap Ya Mama hot sauce brings to a Buffalo wing sauce. You’ll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!

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Also make some Rub Your Chicken Buffalo wings!

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

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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

You'll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, hot sauce, wings

Servings:

Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

⅔ cup butter
½ cup Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chile powder
Kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

For the sauce

Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking often.
Reduce heat to lowest setting and keep warm until ready to use. Whisk just before using to combine the ingredients if they have separated.

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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June Moon Mango Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

If you’re looking for a tropical wing sauce that packs a nice little kick, June Moon Mango Habanero wing sauce is the right one for you. It’s a bit fruity, has just the right consistency to stick to your wings, and is flat-out yummy! I’ve had a ton of different mango wing sauces, and I’ve even made a good number of them, and none of them had such a great mango flavor as this one.

Deliciously Fruity with a bit of Heat

I picked up a variety pack of June Moon wing sauces. This creamy mango habanero is the first one I’ve tried and I loved it. It’s got great ingredients in it (I can pronounce them all!) and it screams fresh. I cannot wait to try the remaining sauces from the fine folks at June Moon Spice Company.

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Also try some June Moon Nashville wing sauce wings.

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

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June Moon Mango Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce is a bit fruity, has just the right consistency to stick to your wings, and is flat-out yummy!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
June Moon Mango Habanero 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

Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry, or dusted, wings. Sure, I sometimes season my wings and sauce them once they’re cooked, but just as often I cook them and season them, leaving them un-sauced. With seasonings like Kosmo’s Q Chili Lime wing dust, it’s not hard to understand why I love my wings prepared this way. The dust is lightly smoky, a tad garlicky and a bit citrusy. A really great combination of flavors, for sure. And all with just a bit of heat. I’d say a medium heat, maybe a bit more. I’d call it perfect.

A Great Dry Wing Each And Every Time

I like to season my wings with Kosmo’s Q chili lime wing dust the second they are cooked. I think that’s when the seasonings stick the best. As with wing sauce, I don’t want my seasonings to end up at the bottom of my plate. They need to be in every bite, right there on my wings.

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Also try Kosmos Q classic Buffalo wings!

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

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Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

For best results, season your wings while they're hot.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dry wings, wing dust, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Kosmo's Q Chili Lime Wing Dust

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. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

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.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Wild Wing Sauce Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings has had a hot Buffalo wing sauce on their menu for some time. This isn’t that. This is more. More heat. Much more. And yet, it tastes great. The heat is strong, it almost overpowers the flavor, but it doesn’t. I actually really, really enjoyed it which surprised me because I’m not usually into overly hot sauces. If this sauce was just about the heat I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much.

Spicy. Hot. I warned you.

Buffalo Wild Wings Wild wing sauce sauce is not the for faint of heart. But I’d urge you to ask your waitstaff for a taste next time you’re at a BW3s. Or just order a bottle and take the plunge in the privacy of your own home. Remember, it’s not as embarrassing to scream “OMG! That’s hot!” at home.

I keep a bottle of this sauce on hand for any time I run across a recipe (such as my Buffalo Turkey burgers) that calls for Buffalo wing sauce.

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For some Asian-inspired wings, try Buffalo Wild Wing’s Orange Chicken wing sauce wings too!

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Wild Wing Sauce Wings

I actually really, really enjoyed it which surprised me because I'm not usually into overly hot sauces.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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

Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

I made a quick stop at our local Fresh Thyme to pick up some of their fresh-made bratwurst (fantastic!) and some bacon (which is also fantastic). Any time I’m in a grocery store I make a pass through the wing sauces. I noticed Fresh Thyme’s Zesty Buffalo wing sauce on the shelf and grabbed a bottle (along with their other flavors of wing sauces). The sauce looked great. It had yummy-looking things floating in it. My mouth began to water at the thought of what was in store for me. And for good reason! This is a fantastic, lightly spicy, good sauce. It’s just delicious. Finger-licking delicious. This is a real winner with just the right consistency and the price was great too!

Classic Flavors with a Wonderful Twist

The spices used in the Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo wing sauce make for a great taste. It’s based on a fairly traditional wing sauce, but the flavor and spiciness is unique. I couldn’t have been happier with it. And even though it has just a little kick to it, it doesn’t hit hard. I think even my “I can’t stand spiciness” friends would love this sauce too!

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Also try Fresh Thyme’s honey Buffalo wing sauce wings!

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

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Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

The spices used in the Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo wing sauce make for a great taste.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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

Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

I’m not sure what happened. Something came over me when I was making the sauce for these spicy herb and garlic wings. The aroma was crazy good. My mouth was watering. I was so anxious to try it on wings. Though I admit to having quite a few ‘samples’ of the sauce as the wings cooked…. This stuff is great. Savory, herby, garlicky with just the perfect amount of heat. All thanks to a package of soup mix from Lipton. Who would’ve thought?

My Goodness Are These Wings Ever Addicting

There’s absolutely nothing I’d change about these spicy herb and garlic wings. I really liked them. If you aren’t a fan of heat, you can definitely leave out the cayenne. But I liked it. It’s not overpowering by any stretch. And of course you can add more, or use less.

You’ll enjoy these wings as much as I did.

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Also try my delicious Korean BBQ wings!

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

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Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

Fantastically savory wings with just a hint of spiciness.

From Mouth Watering Chicken Wing Recipes

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: savory, spicy

Servings:

Calories: 477kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter
1 envelope Lipton Secrets Savory Herb with Garlic soup mix
1 teaspoon cayenne more or less, to taste

Instructions

Season the wings with salt and pepper.
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.
While the wings are cooking, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the soup mix and cayenne. Stir well until ingredients are blended. Lower heat and keep warm until ready to use. Stir again just before using.
When the wings are done, transfer to a bowl and toss with the sauce. 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

Baked Salsa Verde Wings

Oh, yum! Juicy, flavorful wings! I had no idea how great of a marinade salsa verde could be. It really added a fantastic flavor to these baked salsa verde wings. They were so tender, yet still had a nicely crunchy skin. Served with citrus salsa verde cream sauce for dipping, I really enjoyed these wings! They are a total change from my usual way of making chicken wings, which is either in an air fryer or on a super-hot grill. And occasionally, in a deep-fryer.

I’m A Baked Wing Believer Now

If you have any juices on the baking dish as the wings cook, brush it back onto the wings for extra flavor. I found it important to turn the wings often to get a nice even cook and also crunchy skin. Plus, I did not have to put the wings under the broiler to crunch them up, these baked salsa verde wings didn’t need it!

I found the inspiration for this recipe on Campbell’s website.

Herdez Salsa Verde, 16 oz

Also try my baked spicy Buffalo ranch wings!

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

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Baked Salsa Verde Wings

If you have any juices on the baking dish as the wings cook, brush it back onto the wings for extra flavor.

Inspired by a recipe from Campbell’s

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked wings, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 551kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 ounces salsa verde divided
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions

Season the wings with salt and pepper.
Transfer wings to a resealable bag or container. Add 1 cup of the salsa verde. Seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Transfer wings to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking sheet or foil.
Bake for 1 hour or until the wings are done, turning every 10 minutes.
Combine the sour cream, lime juice and remaining salsa verde in a bowl and stir to combine.
Serve wings hot with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use fresh-squeezed lime juice for the best results.

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