Ramen-Seasoned Wings

I’ve come across recipes for Ramen-crusted chicken wings on the internet, but never really got into the idea. But I did get into the idea of dusting some mighty fine cooked wings with Ramen seasoning (you know, the little spice packets from the noodle packages) and serving them with an out-of-this-world peanut dipping sauce. And I didn’t leave off the noodles, nope! A quick fry in a pan with a little oil, and boom! Crunchy wing topping! These Ramen-seasoned wings with peanut dipping sauce disappeared in no time!

Ramen-Seasoned Wings

Different. And Oh So Good!

If you really love Ramen seasoning don’t be afraid to double the amount of seasoning used. I always have Ramen seasoning on hand because I like to crunch up the noodles and fry them for topping salads. More is better on these Ramen-seasoned wings with peanut dipping 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!

Also try my delicious Smokestack’s wings!

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Ramen-Seasoned Wings

These Ramen-seasoned wings with peanut dipping sauce disappeared in no time!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings, dry wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 682kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients and stir until the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg

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

New Orleans Hot Wings

You’re heard of Nashville hot chicken. Heck, you’ve probably had it plenty of times, just like me. And I’ve made a few batches of wings with Nashville hot sauce on them. There are a number of good bottled sauces out there, like the one from Buffalo Wild Wings. Well, move over Nashville! New Orleans hot wings are in the house! I took the same concept, battered fried chicken wings with a spicy paste, and Cajun-ized it! These wings bring the flavor, the crunch and just the right amount of heat.

New Orleans Hot Wings

Make ‘Em Hotter. Or Don’t.

You can make your New Orleans hot wings as hot and as Cajun as you want. Or tone it down a little, if that’s your thing. Add more hot sauce to make the sauce a little thinner and of course, a little hotter. The more seasoning, the more of that Cajun flavor and the thicker the paste is. It’s a fine line. You don’t want a thin sauce here but you also don’t want it so thick you can’t get it to stick to your wings.

You can use whatever hot sauce you prefer, but for me, this recipe screams Crystal hot sauce. It’s from Louisiana. Boom!

Also try my peri-peri wings!

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New Orleans Hot Wings

These wings bring the flavor, the crunch and just the right amount of heat.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 648kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix buttermilk with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the wings and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika and remaining kosher salt.
  • Remove the wings from the buttermilk and drain. Do not pat dry.
  • Place wings in the flour mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Working in batches if needed, deep fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a wire rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer the wings to a large bowl.
  • Combine the hot sauce and Cajun seasoning. Drizzle over the wings and toss gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

You may want to double the sauce recipe. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1746IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg

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

Marie Sharp’s Smoked Habanero Wings

If I were forced to say just one word about Marie Sharp’s Smoked Habanero wings it would be: Wow. The sauce is just amazing. The smoked habaneros have a fantastic flavor. Smoky, yes. Spicy, yes. Fresh ingredients. These are just the most lip-smackingly-good wings ever. I could devour these wings all day long.

Marie Sharp's Smoked Habanero Wings

A Truly Amazing Sauce

A little hot sauce and a little butter is all it takes to make the fantastic goodness that is these Marie Sharp’s Smoked Habanero wings. The wings themselves don’t have to be fancy. No special deep-fried wings needed. No heavily-seasoned air fryer wings required. Keep the wings simple and don’t hide what’s coming: a fantastic sauce.

My Pickapeppa Buffalo-style wings are fantastic too!

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Marie Sharp's Smoked Habanero Wings
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Marie Sharp’s Smoked Habanero Wings

Easily one of my all-time favorites. Without hesitation.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 2015kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For a mild sauce

For a medium sauce

For a hotter sauce

Instructions

Notes

In general, the ratio of butter to hot sauce is as below:
For a mild sauce: 3:1 (i.e. 3 parts butter to 1 part hot sauce)
For a medium sauce: 2:1
For a hot sauce: 1:1

Nutrition

Calories: 2015kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 227g | Saturated Fat: 144g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 602mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7103IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

Jalapeno Buffalo Cheddar Wings

Messy. Very messy. And very good. Normally, I don’t drown my wings in sauce, but this time there was no choice. No turning back. These jalapeno Buffalo cheddar wings are actually crazy good. I’m not sure why I was surprised. The sauce contains all of my favorite things. But yeah, they’re messy. And quite spicy, too. I could not stop eating them.

Jalapeno Buffalo Cheddar Wings

Worth The Mess

The jalapeno Buffalo cheddar wing sauce is also great on hot dogs and hamburgers. That’s a good thing since the recipe below makes more than you’ll need for a family pack of wings. I’ve found that the sauce is actually better the next day, so plan ahead and let it ‘get happy’ overnight in the fridge before using it.

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!

Also try my jalapeno peach wings!

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

Jalapeno Buffalo Cheddar Wings
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Jalapeno Buffalo Cheddar Wings

These jalapeno Buffalo cheddar wings are crazy good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, creamy, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

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

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a medium saucepan over low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.

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: 1392mg | 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.

Honey Hot Sauce Wings

My wife and I recently visited The Island, located in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. One of the stores we happily stopped by was the Savannah Bee Company. As soon as we walked in the door the lovely aroma of honey hit us. The store was full of great things, from honey tastings to skin care products…. lots of things bee-related! My wife made a bee-line (you’re welcome for that one!) to the stuffed toys. Odd? I know! Me? Honey hot sauce. Not odd! I had wings on the brain as usual. So I grabbed a bottle and started dreaming of making honey hot sauce wings as soon as I got home. And when I did, I was rewarded with delightfully sweet wings with a wonderful kick from scotch bonnet peppers. There’s the perfect balance here. These are fantastic wings!

Honey Hot Sauce Wings

Butter. Or Not.

I like to mix a little melted butter in with whichever hot sauce I’m using to make wings. Like these Honey hot sauce wings. My two ingredient wing sauce has served me well over the years. But, your tastes might be a little different. Heck, some people just go straight up with the hot sauce on their wings. You might want more butter. I dunno. So here’s what I suggest: start by just heating the hot sauce a bit. You don’t want to put cold sauce on a wing anyways. Taste it. Now, if you want, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter and stir. Taste. Good? Stop. Want more butter? Keep going. You’ll find that perfect balance that works for you. Just remember for the next time you make these great wings!

Also try my crispy baked honey BBQ wings.

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Honey Hot Sauce Wings

As spicy as you want it to be.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, sweet wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 2015kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce (see recipe)

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 2015kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 227g | Saturated Fat: 144g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 602mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7103IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

Honey Cholula Wings

This Cholula Original Hot Sauce-based wing sauce is the perfect sauce for chicken wings. A little sweet, a little heat. As much as I like traditional Buffalo wing flavors, honey Cholula wings are a welcome change. The hot sauce does not overwhelm, and that’s just what I was looking for. Well that and some sweetness.

Honey Cholula Wings

The Perfect Sweet Heat

Sure, you can use other hot sauces when you make honey Cholula wings. I really like Cholula for the flavor and the amount of heat. It’s spicy, but not too spicy. It’s not screaming hot. I think it’s a great middle-of-the-road hot sauce and a pleasure to eat!

In A Hurry? Don’t Worry

If you’re in a hurry you can skip the marinade. Just cook the wings, and while they’re cooking, make the sauce. Keep the sauce warm until the wings are done. If you end up with leftover sauce, just make sure you set it out 30 minutes or so before you start the wings so it starts to soften. You can also microwave it for 10-15 seconds.

Also try my aji amarillo wings!

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Honey Cholula Wings
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Honey Cholula Wings

I really like Cholula for the flavor and the amount of heat. It’s spicy, but not too spicy.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, sweet, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 614kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the marinade

For the sauce

Instructions

For the marinade

  • Whisk all ingredients together.

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Place honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add in butter and hot sauce. Heat until the butter is melted.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1774IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce

I first made this honey chipotle wing sauce for deep-fried chicken tenders. It was so good that I knew I had to make a bigger batch and use it on wings next. This is easily one of my favorite homemade wing sauces. It has just the right amount of sweetness. From honey. Yummy honey. There’s just a little bit of heat and smokiness. Chipotle chili pepper is great in a sauce. It adds that bit of a kick from jalapenos. And it adds the flavor and aroma of the smoke used to smoke the jalapenos. It’s great stuff and it’s what really makes this sauce fantastic.

Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce

“Oh My Goodness” Good

You can make this honey chipotle wing sauce as thick or as thin as you want. The longer you simmer it, the thicker it gets. It also likes to thicken up a bit as it cools. I’ve been known to add more honey. That’ll thicken it up a bit while of course adding a bit more sweetness.

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Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce
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Honey Chipotle Wing Sauce

The perfect blend of sweet and heat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Wing Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet heat, wing sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 21kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer 2-4 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce, enough for around 2 pounds of wings. Double it if you like more sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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

Harissa Wings

After making roasted harissa cauliflower the other day (my first encounter with harissa) I knew after the first bite that the next thing I was going to make with the spicy red pepper paste would be Harissa wings. There was no doubt in my mind that I was in for a wonderful treat. You get a nice kick, but don’t be afraid. Harissa is not crazy spicy, not at all. It has a wonderful earthy flavor to it. I could eat it all day. On wings I could eat it all week.

Harissa Wings

Great Mediterranean-Inspired Flavors

The Harissa sauce for making harissa wings can be found in the Mediterranean section of your local grocery store. I haven’t tried making it home yet, but I will. The consistency reminds me a bit of hummus, though it’s certainly not hummus. But, oh…. it just hit me… harissa sure would be great in hummus! I’m off to try that now!

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!

Also try my garlic Sriracha dry wings!

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

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Harissa Wings

You get a nice kick from this sauce, but don’t be afraid.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 591kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

  • ½ cup Harissa sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the sauce is combined.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Geezer Wing Sauce

There’s probably a story behind where this Geezer Wing sauce got its name. I don’t know the history. But what I do know is that this is one fantastic take on a classic Buffalo wing sauce. This sauce is absolutely packed with flavor. There’s a lot of great stuff in it, along with a good bit of heat. Not too much, but you’re gonna notice it.

Geezer Wing Sauce

Stir It, Stir It Good

Butter likes to separate in Buffalo wing sauces as it sits. So before you use this Geezer wing sauce on your just-cooked wings, give it a good stir. Get that butter good and mixed in.

More Heat

If you like your wings hotter, use your favorite hotter hot sauce. Adding a bit more cayenne or red pepper flakes will kick it up some more too. Just don’t add anything that’ll hide the great flavors in this sauce. It’s a real winner.

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

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Geezer Wing Sauce

A fantastic variation on a classic Buffalo wing sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 640kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

Instructions

Notes

In general, the ratio of butter to hot sauce is as below:
For a mild sauce: 3:1 (i.e. 3 parts butter to 1 part hot sauce)
For a medium sauce: 2:1
For a hot sauce: 1:1

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Enchilada Wings

Oh yum! Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing! I loved these enchilada chicken wings so much I had to make them two days in a row. The wings by themselves are fantastic. You could serve them dry, without the sauce but the sauce will remind you of traditional wing sauce with a great south-of-the-border twist.

Enchilada Wings

Great Seasoning Makes For Great Wings

I prefer to make my own taco seasoning mix, but you can of course use store-bought taco seasoning. For these enchilada chicken wings you’ll want to use a seasoning that is fairly fine in texture. You don’t want any big chunks of spice on your wings. First, it might burn when you cook the wings. Second, no one wants to bite into a big chunk of… .something. If you have to, just put the spices into a mortar and pestle and give it a few good grinds to make it finer. I also like to use an old coffee grinder to grind my spices for moments like this.

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!

Also try my easy chili-ranch wings.

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

Enchilada Wings
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Enchilada Wings

Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: southwestern, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 569kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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