Mike, Author at For the Wing

Old Bay Buffalo Wings

Uh oh. The folks over at Old Bay have done it now. Wasn’t it enough that I was already addicted to Old Bay seasoning? Now they have a hot sauce too. Oh, yes! Glorious Old Bay flavors in a sauce! That means that I can make the most amazing Buffalo wings day after day! Lightly spicy, wonderfully tasty, these Old Bay Buffalo wings are the wings dreams are made of!

Be Still My Old Bay-Loving Heart!

When you make the sauce for these Old Bay hot sauce Buffalo wings you have to be mindful of two things: don’t have the heat too high and don’t cook it too long. You want just the slightest simmer. Enough to melt the butter, warm things up, and dissolve the seasonings. If you have the heat too high, or cook the sauce too long, the sauce will separate. A little separation is normal, you can whisk the ingredients and they’ll come back together. But if you overheat or overcook, it won’t get that nice consistency no matter how much you whisk.

If you love Old Bay seasoning as much as I do, you gotta make my Old Bay dry wings too!

OLD BAY Hot Sauce, 10 fl oz

Also try some delicious Old Bay dry 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

Old Bay Buffalo Wings

Be careful to not overheat or overcook the sauce.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, Old Bay, seafood seasoning, 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 Old Bay Hot Sauce
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili 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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Fresh Thyme Honey Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

I was very happy with these Fresh Thyme’s honey Buffalo wing sauce wings. It’s not the first sauce I’ve enjoyed from Fresh Thyme, and it won’t be the last. This is the perfect middle-of-the-road spicy Buffalo sauce. Just a hint of spiciness and just a hint of sweetness. I’d call it a ‘pleasant’ sauce, the kind that makes you happy.

A Lightly Sweet Twist on the Classic

One thing I’m particularly fond of with Fresh Thyme honey Buffalo wing sauce is that it’s not too vinegary. I’ve run across a few Buffalo sauces that were just a bit too strong for my tastes. Not this one. It’s perfectly balanced in every category. And it’s just the right consistency too. You don’t want a sauce that is too thin or too thick.

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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.

Also try Fresh Thyme’s wild Buffalo 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

Fresh Thyme Honey Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

One thing I'm particularly fond of with Fresh Thyme's honey Buffalo wing sauce is that it's not too vinegary.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, honey

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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

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Wahlburgers Wahl Sauce Wings

Yep, I made Wahlburgers Wahl sauce wings. I grabbed a bottle of Wahlburgers Wahl sauce on a whim. Of course, I used it on burgers first and wow, it was good. It didn’t take me long to think about putting it on wings. This sauce is a lightly ketchupy, mayonnaise sauce with the slight hint of spiciness. It’s a great all-round sauce, for anything from burgers to wings to fries, but for me, it’s a real winner on wings.

A Hint Of Heat In A Creamy Good Sauce

This is not my first time devouring wings covered in a creamy sauce containing mayonnaise. My Alabama white sauce wings are crazy good. It might seem odd to have mayonnaise on wings, but trust me, it’s good. Wahlburger Wahl sauce has other yummy stuff in it besides mayonnaise. It has a great flavor, and doesn’t overpower anyone with spiciness.

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Also try my Peri-Peri wings.

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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5 from 1 vote

Wahlburgers Wahl Sauce Wings

. This sauce is a lightly ketchupy, mayonnaise sauce with the slighted hint of spiciness

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Wahlburgers, wings

Servings:

Calories: 3021kcal

Ingredients

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

Plucker’s Hallelujah Wing Sauce Wings

Hallelujah is right! You’ll be praising this wing sauce from Plucker’s just like I did as soon as I took my first taste. It’s not fancy, but oh is it ever a great combination of Sriracha and BBQ sauce. A little heat, and a little Asian-inspiration, and a little smoke all in a nice tomato-based sauce make for finger-lickingly good wings. Plucker’s Hallelujah wings are fantastic!

Hallelujah Is Right

Plucker’s Hallelujah wing sauce is also great on grill ribs, pulled pork, and chicken. Don’t be shy with it. And don’t worry about it running off your food either. It has the right consistency. It sticks just right no matter what you put it on. No sauce lakes on your plate from this sauce, that’s for sure!

Also try Plucker’s Honey BBQ 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

Plucker’s Hallelujah Wing Sauce Wings

A little heat, a little Asian-inspiration, and a little smoke all in a nice tomato-based sauce make for finger-licking good wings.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue, BBQ, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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

Smokestack’s Wings

If you like traditional Buffalo chicken wings, but are looking for a little twist on the classic, then I guarantee you will love Smokestack’s wings. I did. A lot. The wings are dusted with a wonderful rub that has a nice herbaceous side to it. It’s the sauce, though, that is the kicker, especially if you love Old Bay seasoning. And I do. A lot.

Amazing Flavor In Every Bite

If you’re a diehard lover of Old Bay seasoning, use it as the rub instead of the ingredients listed. You can’t get enough Old Bay, in my opinion. No matter whether you make the seasoning below or use Old Bay, Smokestack’s wings are out-of-this-world fantastic!

I like to make my spice, rub and seasoning mixes in big batches and keep them in large bottles with easy-to-pour shaker lids.

RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Also try my spicy mango 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

Smokestack’s Wings

If you like traditional Buffalo chicken wings, but are looking for a little twist on the classic, then I guarantee you will love Smokestack’s wings.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, Old Bay, wings

Servings:

Calories: 650kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

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

For the rub

1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 ¼ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons. dried oregano
¾ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
¾ teaspoons ground white pepper
½ teaspoons dried sage
½ teaspoons cayenne

For the sauce (double if you l like your wings saucy)

1 stick unsalted butter
¼ cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

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.

For the sauce

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and keep warm until ready to use.

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

Plucker’s Maple Chipotle Wing Sauce Wings

Sometimes a wing sauce comes along that makes me re-think my choices for my all-time favorites. Plucker’s Maple Chipotle wing sauce is sooooo good that I instantly knew this one was rocketing to the top of my list. It’s the perfect combination of warm, sweet maple with just the right amount of smoky spiciness. It’s beyond finger-licking good, so much so that it’s flat-out drinkable right out of the bottle!

Sweet. Smoky. A Just The Right Heat.

I really can’t get over just how much I love Plucker’s Maple Chipotle wing sauce. I’m going to have to order more because I know that this sauce will also be fantastic on any grilled pork dish. Chicken too, but a slab of grilled or smoked ribs slathered in this sauce would be amazing. Plus, I need some more sauce for my wings, too!

Remember that if you 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.

Also try Plucker’s 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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5 from 2 votes

Plucker’s Maple Chipotle Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce is the perfect combination of warm, sweet maple with just the right amount of smoky spiciness.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet heat, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Plucker’s Maple Chipotle 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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Capital City Sweet Hot Mambo Wing Sauce Wings

Well, that’s just great. Just what I needed. Another wing sauce that is sooooo good I just can’t stop eating it. How many days in a row can I eat wings? Well, I’m not fessin’ up to a number, but I can definitely say that Capital City Sweet Hot Mambo wing sauce is crazy amazingly good and is worthy of finding itself on my wings day after day. It kind of reminds me of one of my all-time favorite BBQ sauces, Grandma Foster’s Smooth and Spicy Bar-B-Que Sauce but with a slight twist.

The Perfect Sweet Heat

I ordered a squeeze bottle (perfect for squirting onto wings!) each of the sauces from Capital City. Now I can see that I’m going to have to order jugs instead, because this stuff just isn’t going to last around here. Next time I grill ribs, burgers, or chicken, this sauce is gonna be right there, too. It’s not just fantastic on wings, nope, Capital City Sweet Hot Mambo wing sauce is for everything!

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Want it a bit less spicy? Try Capital City’s non-heat version of these 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

Capital City Sweet Hot Mambo Wing Sauce Wings

I can definitely say that this cause is crazy amazingly good.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spicy, sweet, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Capital City Sweet Hot Mambo 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

Pimento Cheese Ranch Dressing

Ahhhh. Something different. Something new. That’s what I was looking for when I ran across this recipe for pimento cheese ranch dressing. Oh, no, not for a salad, though it’s great for them. Nope, I made this for dipping my spicy hot Buffalo wings. It cooled me right down, and it was a welcome change from my ‘usual’ ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Well Now, That’s Different!

This pimento cheese ranch dressing isn’t thick. It’s a fairly thin sauce, which makes it perfect also as a salad dressing. It is still thick enough to stick to wings, which is why we’re here today. It’ll cool you down from that batch of mouth-on-fire wings, for sure!

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

I like to serve my wing dipping sauces in these sauce dipping cups. They’re perfect for a batch of wings.

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Also try my tangy wing dipping sauce.

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4 from 1 vote

Pimento Cheese Ranch Dressing

This was a welcome change from my 'usual' ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Dipping Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dipping sauce

Servings:

Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

4 ounces pimentos jarred diced, drained
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Note: If you're making these as a salad dressing instead of as a wing dipping sauce, reserve 1 tablespoon of the diced pimentos before processing. Stir in the remaining pimentos after the dressing is smooth, giving it a little texture.
Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until smooth, 20-30 seconds.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.

Nutrition

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

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Grippo’s-Crusted Wings

There’s a fine line between fried wings and fried chicken. You know, the fried chicken your grandma would make that is brined in buttermilk, coated in seasoned in flour, and fried to perfection. These Grippo’s-crusted wings come close to crossing that line. But seriously, who cares? They’re just great tasting wings no matter what. You get just the right hint of that Grippo’s BBQ chip flavor. As addicting as the chips are, so are these wings. Just as I can sit down and eat a bag of the chips, I can eat a big batch of these wings just as quickly!

Crazy-Good Chip-Crusted Wings

Oh sure, you could use another potato chip if you wanted to. Or had to. Specially if you’re one of the unfortunate ones that live where they can’t get Grippo’s! They’re definitely great wings, and they make for the best crunchy coating on fried chicken wings too!

Grippo’s BBQ Potato Chips (1.5lb Box)

Also try my deep-fried beer battered wings!

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

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4.50 from 2 votes

Grippo’s-Crusted Wings

You get just the right hint of that Grippo's BBQ chip flavor. As addicting as the chips are, so are these wings.

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 68kcal

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the dredge (makes more than you'll need for 6 servings)

¼ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

For the Grippo's coating

Grippo's Chips to taste

Instructions

Combine all of the dredge ingredients (don't add the chips yet). Store in an air-tight container. You won't need all of it for a batch of wings, so keep the extra on hand for frying wings or chicken pieces.
When you are ready to make the wings, place just enough of the dredge into a bowl for the wings. Don't go crazy with it, less is more.
Add a good few handfuls of chips (to taste) to a resealable bag. Seal and crush with the edge of your hand. Don't pulverize them, you want some texture, but you don't want any big pieces either. Add to the dredge and mix well.
To use, rinse your wings and pat dry. Place into a bowl or pie plate.
Sprinkle with coating as desired. Toss or roll to coat.
Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle again with a small amount of coating. Again toss or roll to coat.
Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
To fry, bring a few inches of oil to 350 F. Fry wings 9-12 minutes or until done, turning as they cook. Remove to a wire rack or 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.

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

Plucker’s Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

If you’re not a fan of Buffalo wing sauce, then I recommend you give it a second chance and try Plucker’s medium Buffalo wing sauce. If you are a fan, then this sauce is a must-taste-and-soon. This is what great Buffalo wings are about. It has the perfect balance between vinegar and spice. It’s not spicy (to me), but it does have a slight kick (according to my heat-fearing wife). The flavor is perfect. I could eat wings covered in this sauce all day long.

And Outstanding Buffalo Sauce

I try to avoid saying something is the ‘best I’ve ever had’, because sure enough, something seems to come along that might be a little better. I’m crazy close to saying that Plucker’s medium Buffalo wings sauce is the best medium Buffalo wing sauce I’ve ever had. I think Plucker’s hit it out of the park on this one, as they do on many of their sauces. This is a star.

Try some Plucker’s Sesame wing sauce wings too!

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

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5 from 1 vote

Plucker’s Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

I'm crazy close to saying this is the best medium Buffalo wing sauce I've ever had.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Plucker's Medium 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.
When wings are done, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Toss to coat. 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