Old Bay Wings

My wife and I recently spent a few days in lovely Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while attending a conference. I made sure I had my ‘to-eat’ list down before leaving, because one thing you can be sure of finding in Pittsburgh: good food. At the top of my list was dry chicken wings. No, not dry like ‘ewww, this meat is dry’. Dry as in the wings aren’t tossed in sauce after being cooked. Instead they are dusted with seasoning. The end result is almost like roasted chicken, but with much more pronounced flavors. Now that we are back home, I had to make some of the favorites that I devoured in Pittsburgh, like these Old Bay wings, which are just flat-out incredible.

Old Bay Wings

My Old-Bay Addiction Just Got Worse

It’s really hard to beat crispy chicken wings that have the great crab-boil flavor of Old Bay seasoning. I ate these wings like I hadn’t had anything to eat in weeks. They disappeared so fast your head would spin. They are fantastic.

I went with Ranch dressing for the dipping sauce for these Old Bay seasoning wings, but seriously, you can eat them dry, as-is, with no sauce. There’s no need to drown them in sauce, the flavor stands on its own.

Also try some fantastic Old Bay Buffalo wings!

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

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Old Bay Wings

I devoured these wings like I hadn’t had anything to eat in weeks.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Old Bay, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 689kcal

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: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg

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

Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer wings really made me happy. I’m not usually impressed with frozen, prepared wings. They’re usually scrawny and tasteless. Not these. Not even close. These wings have a nice, roasted flavor. They also have a great crunchy batter. They cook up in no time in an air fryer (you can also prepare them in the oven). The aroma as they cook is dream-worthy. And perhaps best of all, they are not scrawny! Nope, these are meaty, tender, juicy, tasty, crunchy wings! Score!

I was wrong, and I’m sorry

I didn’t have high expectations for these wings and I was wrong about them. If you like battered wings and are in a hurry, you can’t beat them. Eat them straight out of the air fryer. Dunk them in a little Buffalo wing sauce and Ranch dressing. Or blue cheese. Or Eat them plain. Whatever works for you!

Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Cook time

The packaging for Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer Wings says to cook them at 400 F for 16 minutes. Maybe it’s just my air fryer (which is a 1700 watt model), but I found that 14 minutes is better. The wings may not seem crunchy after the shorter time, but they do get crunchier as they cool a little. I thought they came out great. Any longer and they start to get a little dark. Not burned, just dark.

Perdue makes hot ‘n spicy and a lemon pepper versions of these wings. Try them. You’ll love them too!

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

Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer Wings
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Perdue Roasted Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Crunchy with a nice rich flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Cool time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 F per the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Add the wing pieces and cook for 16 minutes. Note: I prefer 14 minutes. I recommend checking them after 12 or so minutes to see if you are happy with the color of the wings and remove them before 16 minutes if desired.
  • Remove wings and let cool for 2 minutes before serving with your desired sauces.

Notes

Try dipping these wings in blue cheese dressing too!

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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

Meijer Caribbean Jerk Wing Sauce Wings

Hurray! Another great wing sauce from Meijer! Boy oh boy have I been happy with all of their sauces, and this Caribbean Jerk wing sauce is definitely no exception. It packs the allspice, the cinnamon, and oh yes, plenty of heat, into every single bite. For me, sometimes jerk seasoning or sauces can be a bit too heavy on the allspice. Not the case here. It’s the perfect blend of flavors.

Meijer Caribbean Jerk Wings

The Right Spice Balance

I don’t like to overly season my wings before cooking them, especially if I’m using a fantastic sauce like Meijer’s Caribbean Jerk wing sauce. I don’t want the spices to fight with the sauce, so I go simple: salt and pepper.

Also make yourself some delicious Meijer garlic parmesan wing sauce wings!

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

Meijer Caribbean Jerk Wings
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Meijer Caribbean Jerk Wing Sauce Wings

For me, sometimes jerk seasoning or sauces can be a bit too heavy on the allspice. Not the case, here.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caribbean, 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.

Legend Larry’s Raspberry Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

I have been more than pleased with the wing sauces from Legend Larry’s. I’ve never been to the actual restaurants, but if their bottled sauces are any indication of how good the food is, I’m going. And soon. Legend Larry’s Raspberry Habanero wing sauce is crazy good. You get a wonderful light raspberry flavor. Perfect. Then comes the heat. And it comes, too. Definitely spicy, but not so hot that you lose the sweet raspberry flavor. It’s the right amount of kick.

Legend Larry's Raspberry Habanero Wings

Berry Delicious And Spicy

Legend Larry’s Raspberry Habanero wing sauce is fantastic on wings. It’d also be great on smoked ribs, pulled pork, or roasted chicken for that matter. I’m all about the wings, though, and this sauce really hit all the right notes on a batch of wings I cooked up for lunch.

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

You’ll love Legend Larry’s scary Larry wing sauce wings!

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

Legend Larry's Raspberry Habanero Wings
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Legend Larry’s Raspberry Habanero Wing Sauce Wings

Legend Larry’s Raspberry Habanero sauce is crazy good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, 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.

Legend Larry’s Bacon BBQ Wing Sauce Wings

Legend Larry’s Bacon BBQ wing sauce is not the first bottle of sauce I’ve tried from Legend Larry’s. And it won’t be the last, either. Every flavor is just spot-on fantastic. Some are mild, some are hot and some are very hot. Bacon BBQ is somewhere in the middle of the heat scale, combining a great smoky BBQ sauce with bacon deliciousness. No doubt it’d be fantastic on pulled pork or ribs, too, but for me, it’s a winner-winner on wings.

Legend Larry's Bacon BBQ Wings

Winner Winner Bacon Wing Goodness

I’m a wing addict. I often find myself just staring at the pics of the wings I’ve made. Wings tossed in Legend Larry’s Bacon BBQ wing sauce are a good example. Just look at that up there. Each and every bite nothing but delicious. That’s why I love wings so much.

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 Legend Larry’s garlic parmesan wing sauce wings!

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

Legend Larry's Bacon BBQ Wings
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Legend Larry’s Bacon BBQ Wing Sauce Wings

Bacon BBQ sauce is somewhere in the middle the heat scale, combining a great smoky BBQ sauce with bacon deliciousness.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, barbecue, BBQ, 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.

House of Wings Hot Wing Sauce Wings

Alliger’s House of Wings is a highly-rated establishment located in Sayre, PA, halfway between Elmira and Owego NY. It’s definitely on my to-visit list because let me tell you, their wing sauces are insanely good. I recently ordered a bottle of every single one. This time I dug into the House of Wings hot wing sauce. Traditional Buffalo wing flavors with a good bit of kick. But not too much kick.

House of Wings Hot Wings

Just the right Kick

House of Wings’ hot wing sauce doesn’t pack so much heat that that is all you get. You also get really great flavor. This is another great wing sauce from House of Wings. You can’t go wrong with any of them.

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.

Like a good kick to your wings? Try House of Wings Kamikaze wing sauce wings!

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

House of Wings Hot Wings
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House of Wings Hot Wing Sauce Wings

Traditional Buffalo wing flavors with a good bit of kick.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo 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.

House of Wings Cajun Wing Sauce Wings

I bought a big box of bottled wing sauces from Alliger’s House of Wings. Located in Sayre, PA, Alliger’s has some of the best bottled sauces I’ve ever had. I cannot get enough of them. The Cajun wing sauce is no exception. It’s a very unique combination of Louisiana-inspired spices. It’s not too hot, either. It has just the right spiciness and the perfectly different flavor. It’s different and very good.

House of Wings Cajun Wings

Buffalo-Inspired Cajun Wings

My only complaint about House of Wings Cajun wing sauce is that I didn’t order enough of it. Like the rest of Alliger’s sauces, it’s vinegar based. Like a more traditional Buffalo wing sauce. There’s nothing mysterious about it, it’s just good and you always end up with a fantastic wing experience. Ok, so my other complaint is that I wish I lived closer to Sayre, Pennsylvania!

Also try House of Wings garlic wing sauce wings!

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

House of Wings Cajun Wings
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House of Wings Cajun Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce is a very unique combination of Louisiana-inspired spices
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun 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.

Smoked and Fried Wings

Wonderfully smoky, tender meat with a lightly crispy skin, these smoked and then fried chicken wings were a thing of beauty. These are one of the most dangerous things you could ever put in front of me. I don’t even need any sauce to toss or dunk them in, either. Just give me a big basket of them and get out of the way!

Smoked and Fried Wings

First You Smoke ‘Em

The process is simple. Season your wings, and place them onto your smoker. No messing around with them either. Just smoke for 2 hours.

Then You Fry Them

When the wings are done you toss them into a deep fryer for a minute or so, until golden brown and lightly crispy. You can also make a big huge batch and freeze the smoked wings (before frying). All you have to do is thaw them and deep fry them when you’re ready to serve them at a later time. I was worried that making them from the frozen smoked wings would result in over-cooked, tough wings, but oh no, they were fantastic!

There’s a brewpub by our house that makes crazy-good chicken wings. They smoke them first over a mix of mesquite and cherry woods, then flash fry them. They sauce them then place them over a hot flame to finish them off. My approach is similar, but I don’t always put them onto the grill at the end. They are fantastic either way, but grilling them real quick does help set the sauce.

Got an air fryer too? Also try some air fryer wings.

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

Smoked and Fried Wings
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Smoked and Fried Wings

These are one of most dangerous things you could ever put in front of me.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, smoked, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 225 F. Use any wood you like. I used Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrel chunks because I wanted a good, noticeable smoke flavor. Use a lighter wood if you want your wings to be a little less smoky.
  • Toss the wings with plenty of the wing seasoning.
  • Place the wings onto the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. No need to rotate or flip them.
  • When done, remove from the smoker. You can deep fry them immediately or freeze them for thawing and frying later.
  • To fry, heat canola oil to 350 F.
  • Working in batches, add the wings and fry for 1-2 minutes or until they are the desired color.
  • Let cool slightly. Serve tossed with your favorite sauce and your favorite dipping sauce on the side. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Optional: Toss the wings onto a hot grill for 1 minute after saucing them to set the sauce.

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.

Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings

The air fryer does a great job making great wings. With little effort they come out crispy and juicy. Here lately I’ve found myself badly addicted to rotisserie chicken seasoning. There’s something about the aroma and taste that really appeals to me. You get that slow-roasted chicken flavor and aroma. There’s a wonderfully fantastic golden color. Your mouth begins to water long before you take that first bite. On wings, it’s fantastic. These rotisserie-seasoned air fryer wings smell and taste just like the chicken you can get at your supermarket.

Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings

Oh, That Crunchy Delicious Skin!

Besides that great classic flavor, these rotisserie-seasoned air fryer wings have super crunchy, delicious skin. You’re definitely going to think you’re eating battered deep-fried chicken. But you’re not. Just a little seasoning and baking powder goes into making these wings fantastic. You ‘dry’ the wings for a short time in the fridge before cooking them. That helps ensure that the skins will get nice and crunchy. So does the baking powder, mixed into the seasoning. Finally, when the wings are cooked to perfection, and while they’re still hot, you sprinkle them with a bit more of the seasoning.

No Dipping Sauce Needed

You can serve these wings ‘dry’, without any dipping sauce. They’re delicious just straight up seasoned and nothing else. You can also serve them with a bit of blue cheese or ranch dressing for a little dipping action.

Also try my air fryer version of Hooter’s hot wings!

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

Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings
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Rotisserie-Seasoned Air Fryer Wings

Great flavor and great crunchy skin!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rotisserie chicken, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 7kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat the wings dry with a paper towel and place into a medium bowl.
  • Combine the baking powder and 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Sprinkle over the wing parts and toss well to coat.
  • Transfer wings to a plate and cover with paper towel. Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours to help dry the skin.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 F. Lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray.
  • Add the wings. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 F. Flip the wings and cook another 4-6 minutes or until the wings are done and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the wings to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining seasoning and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 5mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings

What? Lime? On wings? Yes! Oh yes! I was so wrong when I kinda thought these Louisiana Gold jalapeno lime wings might not be fantastic. The combination of citrus and the lightly spicy pepper sauce (with a little jalapeno kick) is different, great, and just amazing! I don’t know when what I was thinking when I was so pessimistic about how they’d come out! Creole seasoned-wings and the sauce make for the perfect combination. Make these and enjoy something different than the usual vinegary, Buffalo-style wings. Not that there’s anything wrong with those.

Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings

One Great Sauce That Makes For Great Wings

This is the first time I bought and used Tabasco’s Louisiana Gold green sauce. It’s really great stuff, specially in these Louisiana Gold Jalapeno lime wings! It’s quite mild heat-wise, has a light pepper flavor, and is just the right consistency for a wing sauce. I just wish it came in a (much) bigger bottle! I’d take a gallon-sized jug for starters!

Dip these wings in some jalapeno Ranch dressing!

Also try some honey Old Bay wings.

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

Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings
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Louisiana Gold Jalapeno Lime Wings

Creole seasoned-wings and the sauce make for the perfect combination.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: citrus, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 504kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Sugar: 0.02g | 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.