Wicked Sticky Wings

Warning: The term ‘sticky’ is a tremendous understatement when it comes to describing these Wicked Sticky wings. Think sticky molasses, and then think stickier. Don’t spill the sauce (like someone I know might have done) or you will be cleaning counter tops and sinks and what-not for days. Trust me. Now, on to the wings…

These wings are crazy good. Wicked heat. Sticky sweet. I made them crispy style on my Char-Broil Big Easy, but you can make them anyway you like, from smoking them to deep frying them. It’s the sauce that shines here, and boy is it messy great. Wicked sticky wings are called that for a reason.

Wicked Sticky Wings

Sticky Really Doesn’t Describe It

I went simple with the dipping sauce for these wicked sticky wings. Just straight-out-of-the-bottle chilled Ranch dressing. Nothing fancy, just something to offset the kick of the sauce just a bit.

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Wicked Sticky Wings
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Wicked Sticky Wings

These wings are crazy good. Wicked heat. Sticky sweet.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, sweet, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 713kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

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

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool COMPLETELY before using. Even better, cover and refrigerate overnight. This will help the sauce stay sticky and thick.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Raspberry Chipotle Wings

Oh, goodness me! Raspberry chipotle wings are my newest food addiction. The sauce is just crazy good. Great berry flavor and a nice helping of heat. And a little bit of sweet to temper that kick just a bit. I used great fresh local raspberries, but frozen would work just fine too.

Raspberry Chipotle Wings

One Great Sauce

The raspberry chipotle sauce would also be great on a grilled pork tenderloin, or just grilled chicken. I wouldn’t be afraid to add a bit more of the chipotle if you’re into heat like I am. Just make sure that when you strain the sauce you don’t let any seeds through. It takes a little work but those seeds aren’t something you want in the sauce.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
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Also try my red chile BBQ wings!

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Raspberry Chipotle Wings
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Raspberry Chipotle Wings

Raspberry chipotle wings are my newest food addiction.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: raspberry, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to remove the solids.
  • If sauce is too thin return it to the saucepan over low heat while cooking the wings. Do not let the sauce burn, though.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Anchor Bar Barbecue Wings

Of course, the Anchor Bar is famous as being the creator of what we now call traditional Buffalo wings. But, not all of their wing sauce flavors are based in vinegar or butter or hot sauce. Anchor Bar Barbecue wings are just as fantastic as the classic. Tomato based, this sauce is lightly smoky, lightly sweet, and has just a slight bit of a spicy kick to it. It’s perfect on wings.

Anchor Bar Barbecue Wings

It’s Not Just Great on Wings!

Anchor Bar Barbecue wing sauce is equally as great on a smoked rack of ribs or a grilled chicken breast as it is on deep-fried chicken wings. It has the right consistency, the right flavors to make it a great straight-up BBQ sauce.

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.

For something a little spicier, but not too spicy, try Anchor Bar’s medium Buffalo wings.

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

Anchor Bar Barbecue Wings
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Anchor Bar Barbecue Wings

Tomato based, this sauce is lightly smoky, lightly sweet, and has just a slight bit of a spicy kick to it.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Notes

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

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.

Beef O Brady’s Mango Habanero Wings

Do not fear the word ‘habanero’ in Beef O Brady’s mango habanero wing sauce. Oh, don’t get me wrong, it’s a bit spicy, but it’s not going to knock you out. And a whole lot of that heat is offset by what is probably the best mango flavor I’ve had in a wing sauce. There’s no denying that there’s mango. And molasses adds a fantastic sweetness and thickness. This is a wonderful sauce.

Beef O Brady's Mango Habanero Wings

A Little Hard to Find…

I’ve found Beef O Brady’s mango habanero wing sauce a bit difficult to find online. I lucked out and found it at Jungle Jim’s International Market outside of Cincinnati, OH. The search is well worth it, so don’t give up if you can’t find it on your first attempt. I believe they also sell their sauces in their restaurants. The combination of heat and sweet and fruit is fantastic and makes for delightful wings!

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Also try Beef O Brady’s delicious spicy garlic wings!

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Beef O Brady's Mango Habanero Wings
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Beef O Brady’s Mango Habanero Wings

The combination of heat and sweet and fruit is fantastic.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, sweet, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Notes

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce, 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.

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.

Bone Suckin’ Honey and Habanero Wings

Oh, give me more! I want more Bone Suckin’ Honey and Habanero wings! I can’t get enough of this stuff. Boy, I thought I was in love with Bone Suckin’ Sauce. But, that affection was nothing like what I have for this slightly sweet, reasonably spicy wing sauce. This stuff is downright delicious and just a bit dangerous. What a wonderful combination of flavors this is. Woo me I’m a happy guy now!

Bone Suckin' Honey and Habanero Wings

This is My Kind of Sauce

Like their BBQ sauce, Bone Suckin’ Honey and Habanero wing sauce is a thick, stick-to-your-meat sauce. It’s not going to run off an end up at the bottom of your plate. That also makes it great as a BBQ sauce itself. Just like it’s bigger brother, slather this wing sauce on ribs, burgers, and grilled chicken. You’ll love it!

I also enjoyed this sauce on side for dipping homemade, deep-fried chicken tenders and nuggets. No wimpy dipping sauce for me!

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Bone Suckin' Honey and Habanero Wings
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Bone Suckin’ Honey and Habanero Wings

This is a thick, stick-to-your-meat sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, sweet heat, sweet wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Cholula Mexicali Wings

Cholula Original Hot Sauce has long been a favorite of mine. I’ve used it on dishes and on wings for years. That’s why I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw that the folks at Cholula came out with their own pre-made wing sauces. I couldn’t grab them off the shelves at my local market quick enough. The first one I tried, Cholula Mexicali wing sauce, blew me away. This is the perfect just-spicy-enough wing sauce, with just a hint of citrus and cilantro. I could just drink this sauce right out of the bottle.

Cholula Mexicali Wings

This Sauce Is Great On Everything

Cholula Mexicali wing sauce is definitely not just for wings. I use it like a regular hot sauce, on tacos, enchiladas, you name it. I love the citrus and cilantro twist. But on wings, oh, it’s just amazing! And hey, it comes in a cool looking bottle!

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Grab some Cholula Mexicali wing sauce and get to cooking some wings! Also try the Cholula Caliente wings!

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

Cholula Mexicali Wings
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Cholula Mexicali Wings

As an added bonus, this sauce comes in a cool looking bottle!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Plucker’s Sesame Wings

The fine folks at Plucker’s have done it to me again. They went and made yet another dream-worthy wing sauce that I just cannot get enough of: Plucker’s Sesame wing sauce. This time it’s an Asian-inspired sauce with a hint of teriyaki and sesame oil. Neither flavor is overwhelming, but balanced perfectly. Sesame oil can definitely be too strong for me, but this sauce nailed it perfectly. This is one of the best wing sauces I’ve had. There’s no way I can tell you how good this sauce is without crying tears of happiness. Just the memory of these wings makes my day.

Plucker's Sesame Wings

Asian-Inspired Deliciousness

Plucker’s Sesame wing sauce is just the right thickness, too. No pools of sauce at the bottom of the plate here. Come to think of it, no sauce on my fingers either. Ok, that’s because I licked them.

This would also make for a fantastic dipping sauce for nuggets. Or slather it on a grilled or smoked rack of ribs for a fantastic Asian-inspired dinner.

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Also try some Plucker’s Spicy BBQ wings!

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

Plucker's Sesame Wings
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Plucker’s Sesame Wings

This sauce is an Asian-inspired, with a hint of teriyaki and sesame oil.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Moore’s Buffalo Wings

I thought this would be ‘just’ another Buffalo wing sauce but it turned out to be one of the tastiest traditional wing sauces I’ve ever had. Seasoned perfectly, with just the slightest hint of heat, it’s just… wonderful! I couldn’t get enough of it. Moore’s Buffalo wing sauce is just what I was looking for when I wanted some delicious lunchtime wings. The bottle says ‘tangy Southern flavor’. And I agree. But I would’ve added ‘fantastic’ to the description.

Moore's Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce For Wings And More!

Don’t be afraid to use Moore’s Buffalo wing sauce on more than wings. It’d be great as a chicken marinade for sure. Or in any recipe that calls for vinegar. Head over to Moore’s Marinades web site and check out their long list of fantastic recipes that use this sauce (and some of their other sauces too).

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 some of Moore’s creamy Ranch Buffalo wings!

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

Moore's Buffalo Wings
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Moore’s Buffalo Wings

Moore's Buffalo wing sauce is just what I was looking for when I wanted some delicious lunchtime wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo Dry Wings

Wow. Just wow. I was wandering around the grocery store when I hit the spice and seasonings aisle. There in a lil red box was some McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo wing seasoning mix. I thought, well, heck. That sounds good. Why not give it a shot? Well, by golly, I was super duper happy with these wings. Un-sauced, they are packed with garlic and traditional Buffalo flavors, with just a slight bit of a kick. And they’re perfectly crunchy! This is why I love air fryer wings. My air fryer never fails me!

McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

They Smell As Great As They Taste

I couldn’t get over just how great these wings smelled as they cooked in my air fryer. The McCormick Buffalo Air Fryer Buffalo seasoning not only tastes great, it makes your mouth water in anticipation while the wings are getting done. But, don’t over-cook the wings. The seasoning will get a bit dark if you let the wings go too long.

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Also make some McCormick Grill Mates Nashville hot chicken dry wings!

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McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
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McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo Dry Wings

The seasoning will get a bit dark if you let the wings go too long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, Buffalo wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 126kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380 F.
  • Place wings in a bowl. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Transfer wings to the air fryer basket. Do not overlap (cook in batches if necessary).
  • Cook for 20 minutes, turning once, or until wings are done and skin is crispy.

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

Calories: 126kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 88mg | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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

Spicy Japanese Barbecue Sauce Wings

This post is for the spicy version of Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce. Also check out my post on their non-spicy Japanese barbecue sauce!

It’s happened again. These Bachan’s Spicy Japanese Barbecue sauce wings have gone and made me sad, just like when I first tried their regular barbecue sauce. Sad that I went so long before buying a bottle and squeezing it onto some wings, that is! My goodness me is this ever good stuff! I mean crazy good. Lightly sweet and lightly salty with just a little kick (nothing to be afraid of!), it’s what teriyaki sauce wishes it could be. I cannot stop eating wings covered in this sauce (or the non-spicy version too!).

Spicy Japanese Barbecue Sauce Wings

Sauce ‘Em And Devour ‘Em

The sauce is a little on the thin side, just like its no-heat version. Normally that would be a minus on wings. You won’t want your sauce to end up at the bottom of your plate, you need it to stick to your wings. Well, this sauce has so much fantastic flavor that you don’t need it to be super thick. Not at all. If you want, do like I do and put a small bowl of extra sauce on the side for dipping your spicy Japanese barbecue sauce wings. You won’t regret it.

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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 the non-spicy version of these wings.

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

Spicy Japanese Barbecue Sauce Wings
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Spicy Japanese Barbecue Sauce Wings

My goodness me is this ever good stuff! I mean crazy good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.