Category: Homemade Sauces and Seasonings

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!

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Honey Hot Sauce 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.

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Baked Thousand Island Wings

I had no idea really how much I’d enjoy these baked Thousand Island wings. I kind of have a thing about baked wings to begin with. And the ingredients for sauce, although each yummy on its own, seemed like one of most unusual combinations I’d ever seen. Well, let me tell you folks. You need to make these. And not like next month. Not even next week. Today. Now.

Baked Thousand Island Wings

Yummy Sauce. Big Time Yummy.

Thousand Island dressing. Apricot preserves. Onion soup mix. Huh? But you know what, the sauce is AMAZING! I could drink this stuff. Literally. Heck I don’t even really like apricots and I would go for adding more to this sauce. It’s like the whole world turned on its side and my eyes (and mouth!) opened to great new flavors! I’ll definitely be making these baked Thousand Island wings again and soon.

Great Baked Wings???

I don’t usually like baked wings not because of how they taste but the texture is sometimes just not there for me. I like a clean bite-thru skin. I want a bit of color. And a bit of crunch. I actually got all those things with these wings.

If you’re looking to impress a crowd with super-flavorful wings that aren’t the usual Buffalo-flavored kind, make these and impress everyone!

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Baked Thousand Island Wings
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Baked Thousand Island Wings

Make extra sauce for dipping. It's great stuff!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 670kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing, preserves and onion soup mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. I found that a glass dish seems to work best.
  • Arrange the wings along the bottom of the pan. Do not let them touch or overlap.
  • Pour the sauce over the wings. Get it spread out evenly.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil (but do not discard!). Return the pan to the oven and bake another 30 minutes.
  • Remove wings from oven and serve hot.
  • Optional: Spray the foil with non-stick spray on one side and transfer to a baking sheet. Transfer the cooked wings to the foil and place the pan under the broiler for 2-4 minutes (keep an eye on it!) to brown the wings and give them a bit of a crunch.

Notes

Try other flavors of jam for a different taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 2343mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Arbol Chili and Garlic Wings

Oh man. My goodness. You talk about great tasting wings. These arbol chili and garlic wings were different and very, very tasty. The sauce is a wonderful blend of chiles, garlic and just enough jalapeno to give it a mild kick. A great kick. And oh such a great flavor. Southwestern-inspired, I would almost call this sauce an enchilada or taco sauce. And it’s fantastic on wings.

Perfect Heat

I mix the sauce with a little butter. Honestly, though, you can just drizzle it on your wings directly without it. Arbol chili and garlic wings are great either way. If it’s your first time making them I’d suggest you start out slow. Try the sauce right out of the bottle. Then try it with a little melted butter. See what you think. I like the taste of butter and a great hot sauce. You might want more hot sauce. Or more butter. Either way, you’ll end up with great wings in the end.

This is another great sauce from the fine folks over at the Bravado Spice Company.

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Arbol Chili and Garlic Wings
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Arbol Chili and Garlic Wings

One great Texas-inspired wing!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 572kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce (mild version)

For the sauce (medium version)

For the sauce (hot version)

Instructions

For the sauce (pick your ingredient amounts for the desired heat level from above)

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the hot sauce and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer then reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

No, it’s not a typo. I made air fryer Thousand Island wings. Oh and not only did I make them, I loved them. Big time. When I first read the recipe I wasn’t sure about what I was getting myself into. Was I about to waste a bunch of good ingredients for some crazy idea that should’ve never come to fruition?

Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

Oh, That Sauce!

The wings for these air fryer Thousand Island wings are pretty much your standard, good air fryer wings. No special seasoning. No special treatment. Nothing that is going to fight with the real star of the show: the sauce. At first, the combination of Thousand Island dressing, onion soup mix and apricot preserves may seem odd. But it ends up being a wonderfully tangy, slightly sweet, tasty sauce that is truly finger-licking good.

Dip Away

Make extra sauce. Dip your wings in it. Dip chips in it. You can even dip (gasp!) chicken nuggets in it. Pretty much anything.

Want Heat?

Add a few good pinches of red pepper flake if you want a bit of a kick to your sauce. But don’t go crazy with it. You don’t want the heat to take over the wonderful flavor.

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Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings
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Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

Your standard air fryer wings, with an amazing sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 223kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Season the wings with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.
  • Remove the wings and toss in the sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. If any of your ingredients are refrigerated you'll want to warm the mixture over low heat in a medium saucepan while your wings are cooking.

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in the fridge. Reheat it over medium heat before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Spicy Fried Wings

Do not let the ‘spicy’ in spicy fried wings scare you off if you’re not into kicked-up wings! As written, these wings are perfectly spiced. You want more heat? Add more cayenne. They’re fantastic as-is. The wings have the perfect crunchy batter and are tender and juicy. Every bite is packed with flavor. So, to keep from everyone thinking I’ve abandoned classic wings and made grandma’s fried chicken, I served these with Buffalo sauce. Surprisingly, I like drizzling them with the sauce. Or dipping them.

Spicy Fried Wings

No Dinky Wings Here

These spicy fried wings are dangerously addictive. They’re deceptively filling too. After eating one I thought “boy, I could probably eat 12 of these”. After 6 or so I thought “boy, I’m full”.

Brush. Drizzle. Dunk. But Don’t Toss.

If you like to toss your wings in Buffalo sauce (or any sauce), let me talk you out of doing that with these wings. Fried wings are of course coated. Besides, that coating is a big reason you made them. Tossing them in a bowl with a bunch of sauce and watching them bounce off the sides is a good way to knock all of that coating off. You don’t want that. Instead, I recommend that you drizzle them with the sauce or even brush it on instead. Or just dunk your wings in the sauce. But don’t toss them.

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Spicy Fried Wings
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Spicy Fried Wings

Crazy delicious wings with just the right amount of heat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 680kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

For the dredge

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredients together.
  • Place wings in a large bowl or resealable container. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Seal or cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • Whisk together the eggs with the hot sauce in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Combine salt and flour in another shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Working in batches as needed, coat the wings in the egg mixture.
  • Shake off the excess and then coat them in the flour.
  • Fry the wings 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Notes

Serve with Buffalo wing sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

I didn’t go into making these oven-baked Buffalo wings with the highest level of optimism. I’m not usually a fan of baked wings. It’s really a texture thing for me. They get dried out. Or the skin isn’t quite like I like. Maybe I’m too picky. Well, even picky me really liked these wings. You can’t beat them for crispy skin, moist meat and great flavor. And boy, talk about a great way to make a big batch of wings with just a bit of effort! These are great for the big game or your next party. Or just sitting on the sofa and eating a big ole batch of wings by yourself.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce

The sauce for these oven-baked Buffalo wings is pretty much your standard Buffalo sauce. Usually you’ll find honey or brown sugar being used to sweeten the sauce. This one uses molasses. It’s what really makes this sauce great. Any time a recipe calls for something to make it sweet, consider molasses. It adds more than just sweet, it adds flavor.

A Few Key Notes

To help these wings come out perfectly each and every time, I’ve found two things are key. First, make sure your wings are dry before adding the baking powder mixture. I don’t mean sorta dry. I mean dry dry. If you start adding the baking powder and you get a dough-like mix, your wings aren’t dry enough.

Next, make sure you get a nice even coating of the non-stick spray onto the foil. Don’t go crazy with it. Don’t create an oil slick. Just get it nice and even. I’ve not had a single wing stick with this approach. No one wants to serve wings that have been torn to bits by struggling to get them un-stuck from the foil.

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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

Perfectly baked wings with a fantastic Buffalo-inspired sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 4579kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Lightly spray a wire rack with non-stick spray and place on the baking sheet.
  • Pat the wings dry and place into a large bowl.
  • Combine the baking powder and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the wings. Using your hands, mix and coat the wings.
  • Sprinkle the wings with the remaining baking powder mixture and again mix and coat using your hands.
  • Transfer the wings to the baking rack.
  • Bake on the lowest rack in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking, make the sauce (see below).
  • Turn the oven temperature up to 425 F and move the baking sheet to the top rack in your oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Using a tong, flip the wings and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Remove wings and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Serve.

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 4579kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 334g | Fat: 336g | Saturated Fat: 111g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 127g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1519mg | Sodium: 7061mg | Potassium: 3619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 4285IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 1738mg | Iron: 22mg

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

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Alfredo Chicken Wings

These Alfredo chicken wings are proof that sometimes its a good idea to step outside of your wing comfort zone and try something you’d never thought you’d try. Sure, I’m a big fan of chicken alfredo. It’s on my menu rotation often around here. But for some reason I’d never thought of saucing wings in that wonderfully creamy rich sauce. Well, let me tell you folks! These are great wings! Totally different. Totally great! And boy, talk about a ‘wow’ factor!

You can cook the wings any way you want. Oven. Deep fryer. Air fryer. It doesn’t really matter. Just get them in that delicious, creamy, rich cheesy sauce and get to eating! (And smiling!)

Alfredo Chicken Wings

Homemade. Or From A Bottle.

I’ve included the ingredients and steps to make a quick and easy Alfredo sauce from scratch. And it’s great stuff on these Alfredo chicken wings. But you don’t have to make your own if you don’t want to. Just grab a bottle of your favorite sauce from the store and warm it up. Boom. Instant creamy wing sauce. Who knew?

Just A Tad, Thanks

Now, I like a good bit of sauce on my chicken alfredo. But on my wings, I went a bit lighter. I still wanted to taste that delicious wing. Next time, I might serve a little extra warmed sauce on the side, for dipping. Heck, ‘might’ nothing. I will.

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Alfredo Chicken Wings
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Alfredo Chicken Wings

Different. And good. Very good.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 5085kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce (see note)

Instructions

For the wings

  • Note: These instructions are for cooking the wings in the oven. You can cook the wings any way you like, like in an air fryer or deep fryer, and coat in the sauce before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake wings for 20 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking make the sauce. Keep the sauce warm while the wings finish.
  • Flip the wings and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Flip one more time and finish cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • If you want more crisp or color to your wings you can place them under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them while using the broiler.
  • Transfer wings to the sauce (working in batches as needed) and turn to coat.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and more parmesan.

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Slowly whisk in the whipping cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper, stir and let come to a slow boil.
  • Turn heat down to low and let simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cheese and stir.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

You can substitute 2 cups of store-bought Alfredo sauce. Just warm it slightly while the wings are cooking.
If you like your wings extra saucy you may want to double the sauce recipe. You can always use any leftover sauce (if there is any) over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 5085kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 283g | Fat: 425g | Saturated Fat: 193g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 139g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1680mg | Sodium: 6586mg | Potassium: 2802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10099IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 1110mg | Iron: 15mg

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

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Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

This is how I do it. I make a batch of this sauce, toss in some right-out-of-the-fryer wings, and get to it. Heck, the wings can be cooked in any way as long as I’ve got this sauce to toss them in. Air fryer. Baked. Grilled. I don’t care. Just give me some sauce and big ole stack of napkins. I love me some three ingredient Buffalo wings. I want sauce dripping down my arms and I want it on my shirt. And all in my beard. Yeah, it’s not pretty, I know that. But it’s good. Darned good.

Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

Just Good. Really Good.

No one is going to judge you when you devour some three ingredient Buffalo wings. They know you’re eating the best there is. The classic. Buttery. Crazy good cayenne flavor with yummy spices added in. And a hint of garlic. So good and yet so simple.

Pro tip: I like to dip fries or potato chips in any sauce that drips down onto my plate.

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Three Ingredient Buffalo Wing Sauce
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Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

Traditional flavor. And heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 639kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce

For the wings

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

Instructions

For the sauce

  • To make the sauce, combine the butter, garlic powder and hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk until melted.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Oh how I do love dry wings. Normally, that means ‘just’ seasoning wings hot off the grill or out of the air-fryer. This time I decided to up my game and try deep-fried dry wings. There’s nothing fancy or complicated going on here. Just a simple coating with tons of flavor, fried until crispy golden, and tossed in more seasoning. Every bite is full of flavor. I love these wings.

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Simple. And Delicious.

I like to keep my deep-fried dry wings as simple as possible. Most of the time I’m making these for lunch so I don’t have a lot of time for fru-fru batters or complicated techniques. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want great wings. If I’m making wings you can bet they’re going to be great. Dry or sauced, there’s no point in eating bad wings.

Have It Your Way

You can use just about any seasoning you want for these wings. It doesn’t have to be a wing seasoning either. Burger seasonings, chicken, you name it, they all work here. As long as you like the seasoning, you’ll like the wings!

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A Cup Here, A Cup There

Dry does not mean… dry in a bad sense. It just means no sauce is used. Now that doesn’t mean you can’t have some sauce on the side and dunk your dry wings in it. In fact, that’s a great way to experience a bunch of sauce tastes with one plate of wings. I use these small condiment cups just for that. Now, often, they’re filled with blue cheese dressing or ranch. But sometimes, like when I’m having dry wings, they’ll be filled with wing sauce. Maybe a little mild Buffalo in one. Hot Buffalo in another. Sweet Asian in yet another. The possibilities are endless!

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Deep-Fried Dry Wings
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Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Super-flavorful, super-crunchy wings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, dry wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the coating (makes more than you'll need, save the extra for more wings!)

Instructions

For the coating

  • Place the ingredients in a bowl or sealable container. Cover and shake to combine or whisk.
  • Keep in an airtight container until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Place wings in a resealable container or baggie.
  • Add a tablespoon of the coating. Seal and shake to coat. If you want a thicker batter, add more coating and shake again.
  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Add the wings and fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and the wings are done. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
  • Transfer the wings to a bowl and sprinkle with additional wing seasoning. Toss or stir 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: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Baked Hoisin Wings

It’s not uncommon for me to have wings two days in a row. It is uncommon for me to have the same wings two days in a row. These baked hoisin wings hit the spot for me. Lightly sweet, the lightly sweet and smoky sauce is finger-licking good. I could not get enough of it. These savory wings are baked until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is nicely brown. You won’t find crunchy skin here, but it does have a clean bite-through and great flavor.

Baked Hoisin Wings

Twice-Sauced… Or Thrice-Sauced?

I admit that I do ‘triple sauce’ my baked hoisin wings. The recipe (from the fine folks over at Kikkoman) calls for saucing them up front using half of the sauce. Then halfway through the baking, brush the wings with the remaining sauce. I always found that there was a bit too much sauce to use it all at once for that second saucing. Instead, I like to use half of the remaining sauce for the first brush, then I sauce them for the third time about 10 minutes before they are done. You don’t have to do that, the recipe is great as it is written. With my approach I always use up every ounce of the sauce.

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Also try my delicious baked taco wings.

Baked Hoisin Wings
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Baked Hoisin Wings

You won't find crunchy skin here, but it does have a clean bite-through and great flavor.
Inspired by a recipe from Kikkoman
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • ½ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place wings in a bowl.
  • In another bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Pour HALF of the sauce over the wings and turn to coat well.
  • Transfer wings to the baking sheet. I prefer to put the flats skin-side up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the tops of the wings with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake another 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Use the juice from fresh-squeezed limes for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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