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Orange Sesame Wings

We love chicken wings with Asian-inspired flavors. We tend to favor the sweeter sauces versus the super hot and spicy. These orange sesame wings were absolutely incredible. As simple as they are, using easily-found ingredients, we could not stop commenting about how great they were while we devoured them. There’s a slight sweet orange citrus flavor and a good amount of sesame.

A Wonderful Citrus Flavor

I sometimes find sesame-infused flavors to be easily overpowering, but not in this case. The orange marmalade cools it perfectly. And if you do want a bit of heat to offset the sweetness, add a few pinches of red pepper flake to the sauce.

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

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Orange Sesame Wings

These wings have a slight sweet orange citrus flavor and a good amount of sesame.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Asian wings

Servings:

Calories: 572kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

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

For the orange sesame sauce

½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
2 teaspoons garlic powder

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.

For the sauce (start cooking when you start the wings)

Combine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Keep warm over low heat until ready to use.

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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San Antonio Wings

These San Antonio wings turned out to be some of the best I’ve had. I wasn’t expecting the sauce, as simple as it was, to be so drool-worthy. I could not get enough of it. And the dipping sauce was equally fantastic, with just a slight hint of cumin giving it a nice southwestern flavor. A little heat, and a little sweet. Perfect.

Spicy. Or Not. Up To You.

The first time I made San Antonio wings I used hot picante sauce. The next, I used mild. To my surprise, I loved both equally. That’s saying something because I do normally like a good kick to my wings. Not overpowering, but a little spiciness. You can’t go wrong no matter how you make these.

Oh, and the dipping sauce isn’t just great for San Antonio wings. It’s also yummy dipping for tortilla chips.

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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San Antonio Wings

These San Antonio wings turned out to be some of the best I’ve had.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: southwestern, wings

Servings:

Calories: 570kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

1 cup Pace picante mild, medium or hot, whichever you prefer
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup honey
¼ teaspoon cumin
⅔ cup sour cream

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 half of the sauce. Serve with sour cream dipping sauce on the side. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the sauce

Combine the Pace picante sauce, ketchup, honey and cumin. Half of the sauce will be for the wings.
Combine remaining sauce with the sour cream and use as a dipping sauce.

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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Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

The first time I tasted Dr Pepper & Cream Soda I knew I was going to make a wing sauce with it. I mean that stuff is just flat-out fantastic, especially for a big Dr Pepper fan (me!). So I made the sauce. Happily. And boy, is this ever crazy good.

Classic Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic. Each flavor is different. Nothing is lost. You’ll get everything in every single bite. Could this be the perfect wing sauce?

Uniquely Yummy

I would not change a thing about these Dr Pepper & Cream Soda wings. The flavor is unique and delicious. I like my sauce a bit thick, but not gloppy thick, so I added a little cornstarch at the end to help thicken it up. You can leave it out if you want. After the sauce reduces take a spoon and dip it in the sauce to see if you want it thicker or not.

Sauce On The Side

There’s nothing wrong with serving a bit extra of the sauce on the side for dipping the wings, along with Ranch and blue cheese dressing.

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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Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

Classis Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: soda, wings

Servings:

Calories: 521kcal

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

12 ounces Dr Pepper & Cream Soda regular or diet
¼ cup Your favorite hot sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 teaspoons cornstarch optional

Instructions

For the wings

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.
While the wings are cooking, make the sauce.
Toss wings with sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the sauce

Combine the Dr Pepper, hot sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
If you want your sauce a little thicker, place the corn starch in a cup, small bowl or glass. Add in 1/4 cup or so of the sauce and stir to combine. Pour into the sauce pan and stir to thicken.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition

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

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Angry Wings

I was big time happy with these angry chicken wings. ‘Angry’ because they pack a little kick, but not so much that your mouth is on fire. A very nice kick. This was my first time cooking with gochujang chile paste, and I really loved it. It’s sort of savory, sort of sweet, and sort of spicy. It contains fermented soybeans but the flavor isn’t overwhelming. A little gochujang does go a long ways, but it sure makes for one fantastic wing sauce.

Spread The Angry Around

The angry chicken wing sauce would also be good on grilled pork chops or grilled ground chicken or turkey burgers. Just dab a little on top before you dig in. If you make the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, it might thicken up a bit. Just add a few drops of water and stir to get the desired consistency.

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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Angry Wings

I was big time happy with these angry chicken wing

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 532kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

⅓ cup gochujang chile paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled, minced
1 teaspoon garlic minced
sesame seeds optional, for garnish
green onions thinly sliced, optional, for garnish

Instructions

For the wings

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 in sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the sauce

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed if the sauce is too thick.

Notes

You can use low-sodium soy sauce instead of the full-sodium version.

Nutrition

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

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Ancho Peach Wings

I was sad. Sad because I definitely did not make enough wings. Tossed with ancho peach sauce, these wings were so good it would be almost impossible to eat too many. Slightly smoky. Slightly sweet. And a little heat. And the perfect consistency to stick to the wings and not to the bottom of the plate. Grab some napkins and get ready… there’s nothing but great stuff here!

Try different preserves

Apricot preserves also make for a great ancho wing sauce, so feel free to mix things up a bit. I strongly recommend doubling the sauce. Any leftover can be used on grilled chicken, smoked ribs, pulled pork, you name it. It’s just all-around great and not just on ancho peach wings.

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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Ancho Peach Wings

Apricot preserves also make for a great ancho wing sauce, so feel free to mix things up a bit.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings

Servings:

Calories: 730kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

1 cup peach preserves
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder

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.

For the sauce

Note: I placed all of the sauce ingredients into a food processor and processed until smooth first. I would say it’s optional depending on how chunky your peach preserves are and how chunky you want your wings sauce to be.
Combine ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

If you have any leftover sauce, warm it up before using.

Nutrition

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

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Bloody Mary Wings

Sometimes a wing sauce is sooooo good you have to decide between using it on your wings or just drinking it straight up. Now, I didn’t use vodka or any other booze in this sauce, and honestly, it doesn’t need it. You get great Bloody Mary flavors with a hint of Buffalo sauce kick. It’s crazy good, and perhaps the best scratch-made wing sauce I’ve ever had.

If you prefer to add booze just put a splash or two of Vodka in the wing sauce. Or, if you prefer your wings ‘dry’, skip the sauce. The wings are absolutely divine seasoned with just the Bloody Mary seasoning mix, just add a few more pinches to the wings after they are cooked and toss.

A Different Kind of Wing

The idea for Bloody Mary wings hit me after making a batch of Bloody Mary glass rim seasoning. After tasting it I knew instantly that I needed to use it on wings. For the sauce you make your pretty standard Buffalo wing sauce with the addition of Bloody Mary seasoning and mix.

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Bloody Mary Wings

The idea for Bloody Mary wings hit me after making a batch of Bloody Mary glass rim seasoning.

Prep Time1

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bloody Mary, dry wings, wings

Servings:

Calories: 653kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Bloody Mary seasoning below
Bloody Mary wing sauce below

For the Bloody Mary seasoning (you'll have more than you need)

5 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon paprika

For the Bloody Mary wing sauce

⅓ cup hot sauce
⅓ cup your favorite Bloody Mary mix
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

For the wings

Place wings in a large resealable baggie or container.
Add the oil. Seal and shake to coat. Add the Bloody Mary seasoning, seal, and shake to coat.
Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
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.

For the Bloody Mary seasoning

Combine all ingredients. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

For the Bloody Mary wing sauce

Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted.

Notes

Remember that if you have to refrigerate any leftover 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

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

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Adobo Buffalo Wings

Nothing makes me happier than discovering a wing sauce that can be used on much more than ‘just’ wings. The sauce on these adobo Buffalo wings packs some mild heat, just enough and just right. There’s a little sweetness, a little smokiness, and my favorite, a hint of soy sauce. Each bite is a wonderful combination of flavors.

One great sauce!

The sauce on these adobo Buffalo wings is thick, thick enough for sticking to smoked or grill ribs, chicken, burgers… you name it. I’d definitely recommend doubling the sauce.

Kick it up a bit!

For a little more kick add more adobo, cayenne or red chili flakes. You can also substitute hot sauce for the Buffalo wing sauce, but the Buffalo sauce does add that nice traditional wing flavor.

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Adobo Buffalo Wings

For a little more kick add more adobo, cayenne or red chili flakes.

Prep Time4

Cook Time45

Total Time4 45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: adobo sauce, Buffalo wings

Servings:

Calories: 852kcal

Ingredients

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

For the marinade

1 ½ cups soy sauce
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

For the glaze (if tossing the wings with the glaze you may want to thin it somewhat with a little water so the glaze doesn't end up too thick)

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons peppercorns
2 cups soy sauce
1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons ketchup
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
6 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce lightly chopped, along with some of the Adobo sauce
kosher salt to taste
½ cup corn starch
1 cup water

Instructions

Place the wings in a large resealable container or baggie.
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour over the wings. Seal and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 12.
Remove wings from marinade and shake off any excess.
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.
If cooking wings on a grill brush them with the glaze 5 minutes before removing, otherwise brush or toss the wings with the glaze and serve. Click here for our guide on how to sauce wings.

For the glaze

Combine all ingredients except for the cornstarch in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring, for 15-20 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Combine the cornstarch with water. Slowly whisk into the glaze.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring thru a whisk.
Keep warm over low heat until ready to use. If too thick stir in a little (very little!) water a time to get the desired consistency.

Notes

If you end up with leftover sauce, just place it in a resealable container in the fridge. Warm the sauce over medium heat before using.

Nutrition

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

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Chicken Wing Fry Mix

This is my go-to mix when making fried chicken wings. It’s not too thick, so the wings don’t end up like Grandma’s fried chicken. It’s light enough to add a bit of crunch. And, it’s flavored just right so as to not over-power whichever sauce or seasoning I add in the end.

Adds the Perfect Crunch

My chicken wing fry mix ain’t nothing fancy, but it does the job and it does it well. I make a huge batch and keep it on hand. I put a label on the outside of the container with the words ‘wing thing’ so I know exactly what’s inside!

If you’d rather buy your breading, I cannot recommend Hooter’s wing breading. Who doesn’t love Hooter’s wings? It’s awesome on wings, like my air fryer version.

I like to make my spice, rub and seasoning mixes in big batches and keep them in large bottles with easy-to-pour shaker lids.

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Chicken Wing Fry Mix

This is my go-to fried chicken wing prep.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried, wings

Servings: cup

Calories: 405kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour

Seasoning (or add your favorite wing seasoning)

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Store in an air-tight container.
To use, rinse your wings and pat dry.
Roll or toss your wings in the coating. Make sure to get them well-coated, but don't get it on too thick.
Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Toss the wings in the coating one more time. Shake off excess. Discard any leftover coating.
Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
To fry, bring a few inches of oil to 350 F. Fry wings 9-12 minutes or until done, turning as they cook. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Sauce or season as desired and serve.

Notes

Substitute smoked paprika for a lightly smoky flavor.

Nutrition

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

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Fire-Eater Rub and Seasoning

Fire-eater rub and seasoning is by far my favorite kicked-up rub and all-purpose seasoning. It has the wonderful flavor of celery seed. I am a little heavy-handed with the celery seed. Don’t be afraid to cut back on it a bit if you’re not quite the celery seed enthusiast that I am. And it has a fantastic bit of heat. A good amount of heat actually. Hence the name.

A Pantry Staple

Fire-Eater rub and seasoning is a must-have for your pantry. I always have a big batch on hand. I use it to make my habanero wings, among many others. Because this seasoning does not contain any sugar I can use it on wings before I cook them, too. Things like an air fryer or grill will burn rubs that contain sugar.

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I admit, sometimes I need a little something to help cool off my spicy wings. That usually means Ranch dressing. Maybe blue cheese. I use these little sauce dipping cups. They’re the perfect size for dipping things like wings, nuggets, tenders, veggies, you name it. And they’re crazy easy to clean up too!

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Fire-Eater Rub and Seasoning

My go-to wing seasoning with a little kick.

Cook Time5

Course: Seasoning Mix

Cuisine: American

Keyword: seasoning, spicy

Servings: tablespoons

Ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

Makes enough for 4 pounds of wings.

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

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Backyard BBQ Wings

These Backyard BBQ wings bring back memories. Memories of years ago, as a kid, enjoying those classic neighborhood grill-outs. The dads gathered around charcoal grills, the moms chatting away in a circle of lawn chairs. Us kids playing, running all over the place and even getting yelled out when we came to close to the grill. Ok, so maybe not all of those memories are fond ones but the memories of the food are.

Every Bite A Memory

There’s nothing I would change about Backyard BBQ wings. They’re easy to make. They come out juicy, tender and delicious. And they remind me of that grilled barbecue chicken from long ago.

You’d find mostly grilled chicken and burgers at these cook-outs. The chicken would be heavily brushed in BBQ sauce. Like these wings. Same great flavors as back then, but on delicious wings instead.

More Maximum Memories, Grill Over Charcoal

Most of my memories of grilled chicken from my childhood are more about the sauce and char than whether the food was cooked over charcoal or gas. To really kick up these wings to proper backyard status, you’ll want to cook them over charcoal fire. Check out my instructions for grilling the perfect wings here.

Stay Cheap, My Friends

One thing to keep in mind as you prepare these wings is don’t over-think them. They aren’t complicated. They don’t require fancy ingredients. Do not go to the store and seek out the expensive stuff. Do not get the ‘top shelf’ Italian salad dressing. Seek out the classic from Kraft. Ditto any ranch (or blue cheese) dressing for dipping. Kraft is what you’re after. And for the BBQ sauce, you got to go with Bull’s Eye.

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Backyard BBQ Wings

These Backyard BBQ wings bring back memories.

Prep Time30

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: barbecue, BBQ, wings

Servings: servings

Calories: 506kcal

Ingredients

3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
2 cups Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup Bull’s-Eye BBQ Sauce
4 green onions sliced
1 cup Kraft Classic Ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

Place wings in a large resealable baggie or container.
Add the dressing. Seal and toss to coat.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Remove wings from marinade and shake off any excess.
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 and serve garnished with green onions and Ranch dressing for dipping. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

For best results, warm the BBQ sauce over medium heat before adding to your wings.

Nutrition

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

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