Mike, Author at For the Wing

Soy-Ginger Glazed Air Fryer Wings

8? 12? 18? How many of these soy-ginger glazed air fryer wings could I eat? Well, I’m not telling. But the answer is definitely ‘a lot’. The sauce on these wings is sweet, salty, savory… and slightly citrusy. No heat here. But plenty of amazing sweetness that is beyond finger-licking good. I actually made this sauce for roasted Brussels sprouts, but after tasting it I realized that its true calling was on wings. And boy, was I ever right!

As a certified card-carrying wingaholic I am always on the lookout for a great sauce for wings. And a lot of times that doesn’t mean a bottle or recipe that has the words ‘wing sauce’ in its title. Like this sauce here. Nowhere did it ever even think of mentioning wings. But I sure thought of them!

Yesterday Seems So Far Away

You have to make the glaze for these soy-ginger glazed air fryer wings the day before you plan on devouring them. Don’t realize 10 minutes before it’s time to eat that you need to make it. That’s too late. Do it the day before and refrigerate it overnight. You’ll then have the perfect glaze. Thick. Like molasses. Delicious. And oh so worth it.

The Air Fryer? Again?

No, no, you don’t really have to make these wings in the air fryer. Make the glaze the day ahead. Then make the wings however you want. I went air fryer because that’s my go-to less-mess technique. Grilled, deep-fried, baked… doesn’t really matter. Just make some wings your way. Then glaze them!

Need Heat?

If you’re a gotta-have-it-spicy person, add a few pinches of red pepper flakes to the glaze while it’s simmering happily away. Let it flavor the sauce. Don’t go crazy with it, though. A little is ok. A lot? You’ll overwhelm the delicious sauce.

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Soy-Ginger Glazed Air Fryer Wings

Sweet, delicious Asian-inspired wing greatness.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Get happy time12

Total Time12 35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 538kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the glaze (make the day ahead!)

½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
1 ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium is fine
1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced

For the wings

3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the glaze (make the day ahead!)

Combine the brown sugar, sugar and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring often, until the sauce reduces by one half. The sauce will thicken somewhat and will continue thickening as it cools later.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh ginger.
Let cool then place into a resealable container in the fridge overnight.
Bring to room temperature before serving. I set the container out while I prepare the Brussels sprouts.

For the wings

Note: Before starting, remove the glaze from the fridge so it can come to room temperature while you cook the wings.
Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Sprinkle over the wings with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Note: You'll have to work in batches to cook all of the wings unless you have a super-large air-fryer. Do not overlap the wings in the basket or they will not cook evenly.
Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
Remove and toss or brush with the glaze. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

For a spicy version add a few good pinches of red pepper flake to the glaze while it is reducing.

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

If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

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

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Country Bob’s Roasted Pineapple and Black Pepper Wings

I saw ‘roasted pineapple and black pepper’ and thought to myself, man, I bet some Country Bob’s Roasted Pineapple and Black Pepper wings would be crazy good. And they were good. I had no problem putting them away, that’s for sure. But were they crazy good? Not quite, but close. I coulda used more pineapple flavor and more pepper. But I did finish the whole bottle of sauce….

Nice ‘N Thick

My Country Bob’s Roasted Pineapple and Black Pepper wings didn’t wow me. Oh, how I wanted to taste some roasted pineapple. I did but it was kinda hiding there. It did add a little nice sweetness. The pepper was more noticeable but over-the-top. The sauce was definitely the right thickness. Perfect I’d say. It stuck to my wings without being gloppy.

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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 saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

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Brrrrrrrr!

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 Croix Valley’s pineapple habanero wings.

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Country Bob’s Roasted Pineapple and Black Pepper Wings

An ok sauce but kind of lacking in roasted pineapple flavor.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Total Time1 45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Country Bob's Roasted Pineapple and Black Pepper 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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The Best Lemon Pepper Wings

If you ask me, lemon pepper is in the top tier of wing flavors. It’s zesty, peppery, savory, a little bit addictive, and when it’s done right, it beats plain hot sauce any day of the week.

Jump to the List

These are my absolute favorite lemon pepper wings that I’ve made and tasted over the years here on For the Wing. This isn’t just one recipe — it’s my best-of list. Some of these wings use homemade sauces and rubs that I whisked together from scratch, with fresh lemon zest, cracked black pepper, butter, and garlic. Some lean on incredible store-bought sauces and seasonings that I keep coming back to because they just work. All of them are great and all of them deliver that signature lemon and pepper flavor that we love.

Balanced

What I look for in a perfect lemon pepper wing is balance. You want that bright, real lemon tartness that makes you pucker just a little — not fake, candy-like lemon, but that fresh citrus zing. Then you need the coarse, earthy bite of cracked black pepper, not just fine table pepper dust. And you need it all clinging to a super crispy wing, whether it’s deep-fried, air-fried, or baked.

A Little This, A Little That

In this roundup you’ll find everything from dry-rubbed classics inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings and Wingstop to saucy, buttery, garlic-lemon pepper bombs like the ones from The Dirty Buffalo. I’ve got crunchy air fryer versions using Kosmos Q Wing Dust, saucy versions using Palace Sauce, and even quick weeknight versions using pre-seasoned wings from Perdue and Tyson that crisp up beautifully.

Let’s Get To It

Perfectly balanced, with just enough lemon tartness to make you pucker, and enough peppery heat to keep you reaching for one more. Whether you’re making wings for game day, a backyard cookout, or just because it’s Tuesday, I promise you’ll find a new favorite here.

The List

Buffalo Wild Wings Lemon Pepper Dry Wings

Wow, what great wings these are!

Check out this recipe

Buffalo Wild Wings Lemon Pepper Wings

The citrus flavor really distinguishes this sauce from all the others.

Check out this recipe

Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings (Copycat Recipe)

Crunchy good with the perfect lemon pepper flavor.

Check out this recipe

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

Crunchy sweet wings with a hint of citrus!

Check out this recipe

Kinder’s Lemon Pepper Dry Wings

Out-of-this-world good lemon pepper wings.

Check out this recipe

Kosmos Q Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Dry Wings

Lip-puckering, tongue-burning wing greatness!

Check out this recipe

Kosmos Q Lemon Pepper Wing Dust Wings

Packed with lemony peppery goodness.

Check out this recipe

Palace Sauce Lemon Pepper Wings

Man, look at those wings and lemon pepper sauce. Yeah, they were good. Really good.

Check out this recipe

Perdue Lemon Pepper Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Crunchy but not full of lemon pepper flavor.

Check out this recipe

The Dirty Buffalo Garlic Lemon Pepper Wings

Fantastic flavor that makes for crazy addicting wings!

Check out this recipe

Tyson Lemon Pepper Crispy Wings

Crunchy with a nice lemony flavor.

Check out this recipe

Also checkout my list of the best citrus- and fruit-flavored wings.

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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings

I got thru a lot of paper towels. A lot. Because I eat a lot of messy wings. And messy is good. These garlic Parmesan Ranch wings had me reaching for extra paper towels. Lots and lots of butter. Lots of garlic. And of course, lots of cheese. With a wonderful Ranch flavor to boot. Yeah, these are finger-licking good. But you’ll still need paper towels!

Pro-tip from my wife: If you’re married to a wing lover like myself, keep plenty of Shout! on hand. It’s great for getting wing sauce stains out of t-shirts and pant legs.

Make Extra Sauce

I made plenty of extra sauce for these garlic Parmesan Ranch wings. It’s nice to have a little extra on the side, in a little cup, for dipping my wings for extra happiness. But also, any leftover sauce is great for other things. And by other things I mean garlic bread. Man, is the sauce ever great for soppin’ with a big ole slice of garlic bread! So make extra and thank me later!

You don’t really have to deep-fry your wings. Just make the sauce and use it on wings cooked however you prefer. I have a big guide on how you can cook up the perfect wings no matter what your cooker-of-choice.

Don’t just sauce your wings. It’s an art, in ways. It’s also an opportunity to mess up perfectly-good wings. For sure, you never put a cold sauce on hot wings. So if you’re grabbing some out of the fridge, let that sauce warm up a bit first. Either on the countertop or in a saucepan. Second, don’t beat your wings to death in a bowl trying to bounce them around to get them well-coated in sauce. Be gentle or us another approach. See my full guide for all sorts of ways to sauce your wings!

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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings

Lots of great Parmesan flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 613kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

vegetable oil for frying
3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired

For the Garlic Parmesan Ranch Sauce

4 tablespoons butter melted
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ ounce Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning 1/2 of a 1-ounce packet

Instructions

For the wings

Heat 2-3" of oil to 380 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper.
Working in batches if needed, fry the wings until golden brown and the skin has crisped, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
Toss wings in sauce and garnish with Parmesan before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the Garlic Parmesan Ranch Sauce

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining ingredients.
Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Double the sauce. If you don’t use it all on your wings, it’s great for soppin’ garlic bread too!

Nutrition

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

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Kinder’s Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Wings

I was expecting a little more ‘in-my-face’ flavor when I bit into my Kinder’s Chipotle Pineapple BBQ wings. That’s not what I got. I’m not saying I was unhappy with them. Heck, I ate them right up. Didn’t leave any meat on the bones. Or sauce on my fingers. But I found the chipotle smoke and heat to be mellow. And the pineapple flavor, though present, was tamed. Still good, just not strong.

Your Wings Your Way

It really almost doesn’t matter how you cook up your wings when you make some Kinder’s Chipotle Pineapple BBQ wings. Just don’t go nuts with any kind of seasonings. In fact, when it comes to making sure the sauce stands out as much as it can, I’ll just season my wings with a little bit of salt and a pinch of pepper. You definitely don’t want to do anything crazy like have lemon pepper wings with a chipotle BBQ sauce on top. Whew. Just the thought makes me cringe!

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My Trusty Wingman

I like to air fry my dry wings. I season them upfront. Then I cook them. Then I season them again, hot out of the air fryer. Then I plate them. And then I season them again. Yep, three times. Three times the flavor. Three times the enjoyment!

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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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 my pineapple-glazed wings!

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Kinder’s Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Wings

A crazy-delicious sauce!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Total Time1 45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Kinder's Chipotle Pineapple BBQ 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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Burman’s Parmesan Garlic Wings

This is not wimpy, no-flavor wing sauce time. This is ‘bring the lemon flavor time’. And ‘bring the garlic’ and ‘bring the parmesan’ time. Big time. These herby, delicious, flavor-packed Burman’s Parmesan Garlic wings are not wimpy in any way. A nice thick sauce that loves to stick to your wings, you’re in for nothing but greatness. And a slight bit of heat, too. Not enough to be scary though.

I found this sauce in Aldi. So you know it’s quality stuff. And at the right price!

Don’t Stop At Wings

Sure, these Burman’s Parmesan Garlic wings are great. You bet they are. On the off-chance that you have extra sauce laying around, don’t be afraid to try it on other things. Toss some grilled shrimp in it. A lot of shrimp. Could you put it on a salad? You bet. It is a bit thick, so you might want to go light on it. Mix it in with some cooked pasta. Whatever you add it to, it will bring the flavor and then some!

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What Are You Waiting For?

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

My Trusty Wingman

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Burman’s Parmesan Garlic Wings

Tons of great flavor in every bite!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Total Time1 45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buffalo wings, medium

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Burman's Parmesan Garlic 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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Traeger Grills Texas Apricot BBQ Sauce Wings

I’m convinced that more wing restaurants should serve BBQ-sauced wings. And not just traditional ones like ‘smoky’ or ‘spicy’ or ‘Texas’ or ‘sweet’. Put something like Traeger Grills Texas Apricot BBQ sauce wings on the menu. We all want great flavor. Tremendous flavor. And this is it. Slightly fruity. A little bit of heat. Not much. And a hint of smoke. This is a great BBQ sauce. It’s even better on wings!

Thinner Can Be A Winner

This sauce is a bit thin. That worried me at first. But when I made my batch of Traeger Grills Texas Apricot BBQ sauce wings they sauced up just fine. That first bite was great. A ‘mmmmmm’ bite. Good stuff, I thought. Not too sweet. Perfect.

This sauce would be great on a lot of things other than wings. But I am sure it’ll shine on some pork. That’s where I’m headed with it next. A little grilled pork tenderloin brushed with this sauce would be amazing. With a side of wings, of course!

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What Are You Waiting For?

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

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Traeger Grills Texas Apricot BBQ Sauce Wings

A lightly fruity, smoky BBQ sauce that is fantastic on wings!

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue, wings

Servings:

Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
Traeger Grills Texas Apricot BBQ 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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Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings

These Shore Lunch Cajun style wings are right up my alley. The breading is out-of-this-world fantastic. Such a wonderful crunch and seasoned to absolute perfection. With a nice essence of Cajun flavor and spiciness. Not overpowering, but there. These wings are truly epic. I could eat these wings all day long! As much as I love air fried wings, or grilled wings, and even baked wings, deep-fried wings are my weakness! You can’t get any easier than these. Or better.

Eat ‘Em Naked

These Shore Lunch Cajun Style wings don’t require a dipping sauce. They’re great just as they are! But, if you are up for a dip or two, I recommend having a little cup of Buffalo wing sauce. You gotta be careful, though. You don’t want to hide the wonderful flavor of these wings. The breading is the star of this show. Don’t go ruining it by having a sauce fight with all of that wonderful Cajun flavor!

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Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings

I found these wings to be superb just as they were, hot out of the deep-fryer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings:

Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

2 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
9 ounce Shore Lunch Cajun Style Breading Mix
4 large eggs
vegetable oil for frying
Frank's RedHot Buffalo wing sauce optional

Instructions

Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
Place breading mix into a large resealable baggie. Work in batches if you don't have a large enough bag.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly.
Working in batches, coat the wings in the eggs then place into the bag. Seal and shake to coat.
Fry wings 8-10 minutes or until 180 F internal temperature. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Optional: Toss wings with Buffalo wing sauce or serve on the side for dipping. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

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

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Creamy Buttermilk Wing Dipping Sauce

This creamy buttermilk wing dipping sauce is a little on the thin side. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. Not one bit. I’m just letting you know upfront that it’s not one of those barely-drip-off-your-spoon sauces. It’s gonna drip. But you’ll still get enough on your wings to help cool you down from that heat you just put into your mouth.

Best For Wings

Many of the wing dipping sauces I make started out as salad dressings. Or they end up as salad dressings. Or dips for veggies. This creamy buttermilk wing dipping sauce? Not so much. For me it’s a little thin for those things. But, oh, on wings, it’s yummy. Wings don’t have all those slick surfaces. Have you looked at celery or lettuce? Slick as ice. Nothing that’s not extra-thick is gonna slide right off. Nope, this sauce is just fine only being used for wings.

Thin Is In

You can make this sauce bit thicker by cutting back a bit on the lemon juice. But by all means don’t do anything nuts like using light ingredients. No light buttermilk. Or diet sour cream. And lite mayonnaise? Oh my. No! For me, that means Blue Plate. It’s full-strength mayonnaise. And full-flavor. I don’t use anything else. Ever. We don’t have it our grocery stores in Indianapolis. So I have it on subscribe-and-save on Amazon. Once a month, the Amazon Santa brings me a jar! How awesome is that!

I serve this dipping sauce in condiment cups. For two reasons, actually. One, they’re the right size of wings. They’re wide at the top, perfect for flats or drumettes. Second, they keep me from going nuts. They help with portion control. I seem to need that around certain foods.

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Also try my copycat Whataburger buttermilk ranch dressing. It’s great for wing-dippin’ too!

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Creamy Buttermilk Wing Dipping Sauce

Creamy smooth and a little garlicky!

Prep Time15

Get happy time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dipping Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk, creamy

Servings:

Calories: 121kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ clove garlic minced. You may want to use less.
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until combined.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

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

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Old Angry Liberal Hot Sauce Wings

As we often do when traveling down (or up) I-75, we stopped at the Kentucky Artisan Center outside of Berea. I figure most people head to the wonderful art at the center. Me, I head to the Kentucky-made sauce section. There are BBQ sauces. Jams. And yes, hot sauces. I grabbed a bottle of sauce that looked really, really good and when I got home, made some Old Angry Liberal hot sauce wings. There’s nothing fancy going on here. I didn’t want a bunch of ingredients fighting what is a great-tasting hot sauce. Simple is often best.

Just Floatin’ Around

Old Angry Liberal hot sauce ain’t messing around. You can see the goodness in the bottle. Peppers. Vine-ripened. Chunks of them. Garlic. Vinegar. You think you need more? Nope. You don’t. Not for these wings. Oops, I forgot that I added a little butter. Ok, you think you need more than these wonderful hot sauce and a little butter? Nope. You don’t. These Old Angry Liberal hot sauce wings are amazing!

The sauce has a nice heat level. It’s not particularly spicy. It has tremendous flavor. A lot of flavor. Good flavor. I love it when a hot sauce isn’t all about burning the roof of my mouth off. I want to taste the ingredients in every bite. This is a well-crafted sauce. Great on wings, and certainly great on other foods too!

Kentucky Artisan Center

I mentioned that I picked up this sauce (and a few others) at the Kentucky Artisan Center. It’s located on I-75 just a bit south of Richmond, Kentucky. If you’re heading south on I-75 it’s the exit after the Richmond Buc-ee’s. You’re missing out if you stop and Buc-ee’s and keep on driving past the Artisan center. Go in, take a little time, and look at all the great art and foods and all sorts of great things. It’s a great place with great people. AND it has great food too!

Also try some De La Viuda hot sauce wings.

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5 from 1 vote

Old Angry Liberal Hot Sauce Wings

Great heat, fantastic flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 209kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

6 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
½ teaspoon baking powder not baking soda
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the sauce

2-4 tablespoons Old Angry Liberal Hot Sauce See instructions. Warmed, if refrigerated
4-6 tablespoons unsalted butter See instructions.

Instructions

For the sauce (makes extra)

In a small saucepan over medium heat:
For a mild sauce, combine 2 tablespoons hot sauce and 6 tablespoons butter.
For a medium sauce, combine 3 tablespoons hot sauce and 5 tablespoons butter.
For a hotter sauce, combine 4 tablespoons hot sauce and 4 tablespoons butter.
Stir until the butter is melted.
Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings (Air fryer. See Notes for more cooking techniques)

Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Combine the baking powder and wing seasoning. Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
Remove and toss with in sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

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

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