Author: Mike

Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo 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! I really enjoyed my Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo wings!

Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo Wings

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! You can make these Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo wings for everyone!

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Brrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

Also try Fresh Thyme’s honey Buffalo wings!

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Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo Wings
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Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo Wings

The spices used in the Fresh Thyme Zesty Buffalo wing sauce make for a great taste.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy, 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.

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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?

Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

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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Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings
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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 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: savory, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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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.

Baked Salsa Verde Wings

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!

For a little heat add a few good pinches to the salt and pepper before putting them onto the wings. It’s not going to make the wings hot. It’ll add a little hint of spiciness. That’s about all you want. You don’t want to overpower the marinade with a different taste.

I Ain’t Tellin’

If you don’t have fresh limes sitting around, you can use that bottled lime juice. Yes, you can. Oh I know. They’re out there. They say you shouldn’t use that stuff. Well this ain’t no fancy fru-fru wing marinade. There’s nothing wrong at all with using that bottled stuff. Just check the date on it the bottle first. Yeah, you know it happens. I’ve had it happen. And give it a good shake or two before using it.

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

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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 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings’ seasonings makes for some of the best dry wings you’ve ever had. Like these Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry wings. Sure, you can use this seasoning on wet wings too. I’m such a fan of dry wings that that’s how I prefer it. Time and time again. A little (ok, a good bit of) spiciness combines with a wonderful smokiness that makes these wings fantastic.

Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry Wings

More is Better

I season my Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry Wings before I cook them and after they’re done. If I’m deep frying the wings I’ll mix the seasoning in with the flour (or whatever coating I’m using) mixture first. I am pretty heavy-handed with the seasoning before and after the wings are cooked. I really like this stuff.

Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

Also try Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo dry wings. Great Buffalo flavor in a dry wing!

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My Trusty Companion

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Buffalo Wild Wings Desert Heat Dry Wings
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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.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

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: 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.

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Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic Wings

Spicy? Yeah, it’s got a nice kick to it but it’s not crazy hot. Garlic? Yep, it’s got that too. And then some. No mistaking it, Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic wing sauce brings great flavor and heat. It’s delicious on wings. Crazy good delicious! This sauce also has just the right consistency. Too thin and your sauce rolls right off of your wings and onto your plate. Or worse, your clothes. Too thick and it goes on too thick. Heck, you want to taste the wings too. If you wanted to just taste the wing sauce you could just pour yourself a glass! Make some Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic wings and get great flavor now!

Beef O Brady's Spicy Garlic Wings

Garlic. And More Garlic.

I’m not lying when I say Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic wing sauce has a lot of garlic flavor. That’s good, because I’m a garlic fanatic. The more garlic, the better in my book. You’ll not be sitting there wishing for more garlic. Your garlic cravings will definitely be satisfied. So grab a bottle, make some Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic wings, and sit back and enjoy the garlicky kick!

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What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Beef O Brady's Spicy Garlic Wings
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Beef O Brady’s Spicy Garlic Wings

Your garlic cravings are about to be satisfied.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

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.

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Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo Wings

I’m a big fan of the wing sauces I’ve picked up at our local Fresh Thyme Market. They’ve all been super tasty and at the right price (that’s a win-win!). The Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo wing sauce is no exception. This sauce is a nice, mellow Buffalo sauce. It’s a mix of great traditional Buffalo wing sauce flavor with a few twists. Worcestershire sauce and molasses make you realize that it’s not just another cayenne pepper sauce. These Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo wings are fantastic!

Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo Wings

The Right Amount of Heat

If you’re just a little kick to your wings, Fresh Thyme’s Wild Buffalo wing sauce is perfect for you. If you want a little more heat, try their Zesty Buffalo wing sauce. Either way, you can’t go wrong with Fresh Thyme wing sauces. Grab some. But make some Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo wings first!

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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.

What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo Wings
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Fresh Thyme Wild Buffalo Wings

This sauce is a nice, mellow Buffalo wing sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
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.

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Plucker’s Hot Buffalo Wings

It’s from Plucker’s, so I knew this sauce would be amazing. And the bottle does say ‘hot’ on it, so I knew this sauce would be spicy. The key to a great wing sauce is to balance the spicy with flavor, and this hot Buffalo wing sauce does that perfectly. Yeah, it brings some heat, but it tastes so good and that’s critical. No one wants a crazy hot sauce that doesn’t taste great. This one does. These Plucker’s Hot Buffalo wings are fantastic!

Plucker's Hot Buffalo Wings

Spicy But Not Crazy Hot

Even if you’re not really into super spicy wing sauces, I think you’ll like Plucker’s hot Buffalo wing sauce. Sure, it has a kick. But if you go light on it, I think you’ll love your wings. Hey, do like I did and have some cool Ranch or blue cheese dressing on hand if necessary. But these Plucker’s Hot Buffalo wings are great without it!

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What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Plucker's Hot Buffalo Wings
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Plucker’s Hot Buffalo Wings

Even if you're not really into super spicy wing sauces, I think you'll like Plucker's hot Buffalo wing sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy
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.

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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

Maybe I didn’t Say It Loud Enough…

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. But no dipping sauce is going to cut back on the amount of stickiness. Nor do you want it to.

Stay In Good Graces

I made the sauce in an old saucepan I keep around for sauces just like this one. No way was I about to make it in one of the wife’s fancy new saucepans. I’d probably be buying new ones by sunset. My old saucepan isn’t quite non-stick so I filled it with warm water, added some Dawn, and let it soak for a bit before cleaning it.

Wait Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings, and saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

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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 wings

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.

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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. What might seem like a little trouble and a good number of ingredients, isn’t either. The sauce comes together in no time, mostly using things you likely already have in your pantry!

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 used a fine sieve and yeah, it took some time to get the sauce through and keep the berries out. But, it’s worth it! These raspberry chipotle wings are sure to satisfy your berry and heat and sweet cravings!

What Are You Waiting For?!

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings, and saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

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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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

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

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.

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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.

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What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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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
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

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

Instructions

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.

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