Category: Homemade Sauces and Seasonings

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

Yowsa. Somebody needs to open a gallery of chicken wing pictures. A picture of these Detroit hot honey wings would be right by the entrance. Under heavy guard. I loved them more than I ever thought I would. They’re almost like your standard Buffalo wings with one very obvious addition: sweet honey. Oh, and cayenne. Sweet heat, exactly what you’re searching for in a great wing.

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

A Fantastic Twist On Classic Buffalo Wings

You can add more cayenne pepper to the wings as they marinade if you like, but I leaned towards more sweet than heat when I made Detroit hot honey wings. The sauce is so great you could eat it by itself. I think it might also make for a great ham glaze too. And it would also make for a great sauce over roasted or grilled chicken.

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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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

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Detroit Hot Honey Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

I loved these wings even more than I ever thought I would.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet heat, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 662kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the honey and hot sauce.
  • Reduce heat and keep sauce warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 992IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Dr Pepper Hot Wings

Not long ago I made some wonderful BBQ sauce made with Dr. Pepper. That got me thinking about how I could use Dr. Pepper with my favorite thing, chicken wings.  And here they are, in all of their glory. Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and oh-so-sticky good. The Dr. Pepper flavor isn’t real strong, but it’s there. The balance is perfect. These Dr Pepper hot wings are some mighty tasty wings.

Dr Pepper Hot Wings

Sweet Sticky Spicy Goodness

Make sure you reduce the sauce when you make these Dr Pepper hot wings. The cornstarch is optional, depending on how thick you like your sauce, but for me it wasn’t so optional. I like the sauce to stick to my wings. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t like a lake of sauce in the bottom of my plate while my wings are dry as a bone.

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!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Dr Pepper and Cream Soda wings.

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Dr Pepper Hot Wings
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4 from 1 vote

Dr Pepper Hot Wings

These Dr Pepper hot wings are some mighty tasty wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, cola, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 704kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

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

  • Whisk together the Dr Pepper, hot sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half.
  • Combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and slowly whisk into the sauce.
  • Bring back to a simmer and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before saucing your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 1419mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 15352IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Dragon Fire Wings

Sweet heat. And then some. I should’ve known I’d love these Dragon Fire wings so much that I would want more. Such a simple sauce but oh so addicting. Don’t let the sweetness of that first bite fool you. There’s heat coming and it’s coming fast. No question about it, these are easily one of my favorite wings of all time.

Dragon Fire Wings

Use Different Preserves For Different Tastes

I used apricot preserves to make the Dragon Fire wings sauce. Peach would also work just fine. You can also substitute for the Sriracha sauce. Any good hot sauce or even Buffalo wing sauce would work just as well.  No matter what you substitute, if anything, you won’t find an easier wing sauce anywhere. Well, ok, you could just open a bottle of sauce and pour it on your wings I guess. That would be easier.

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!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Carolina wings. They’re delicious!

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Dragon Fire Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Dragon Fire Wings

Sweet heat. And then some.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 506kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and keep sauce warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Drunken BBQ Wings

I normally roast my wings in my Char-Broil Big Easy or grill them over charcoal, so I was a little skeptical about this recipe for drunken BBQ chicken wings where the wings are slow-cooked in a Dutch oven. But, to my surprise, the final result was incredibly tasty and oh-so-tender. You’ll love the BBQ sauce on these wings. It’s a very traditional ketchup-based sauce with beer added in for a nice change.

Drunken BBQ Wings

Broiler Time

To get a little crisp and color, I put the wings under the broiler for a few minutes after they were completely cooked. You can also cook these wings in a crockpot. You’ll still want to brown them under the broiler a bit before serving. Or better yet, toss them on a hot grill for a bit.

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!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my dragon fire wings!

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Drunken BBQ Wings
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4 from 1 vote

Drunken BBQ Wings

Incredibly tasty and oh-so-tender.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, BBQ, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 609kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 2-3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • 1 bottle beer
  • 2 tablespoons your favorite BBQ rub

For the BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 F.
  • Cover the bottom of a large Dutch oven with the wings. Sprinkle with the BBQ rub. Add another layer of wings and rub until all of the wings are in the pot.
  • Slowly add the bottle of beer to the pot.
  • Cover the pot with foil (unless yours has a very tight-fitting lid) and add the lid.
  • Place in oven for about an hour or until the chicken is done, but not quite falling off the bone.
  • Meanwhile, make the BBQ sauce by combining the remaining ingredients in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Remove from heat until ready to use.
  • Remove pot from oven. Transfer wings to a rack over a baking pan.
  • Baste wings with the sauce. Place under broiler for a few minutes until starting to brown.
  • Flip wings, baste again, and place back under the broiler for a minute.
  • Flip wings one more time, baste, and place under broiler until they are the color you desire.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • To make these wings in a crockpot, follow the directions above, except layer the wings in the bottom of a crockpot. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Garlic Parmesan Wings

These savory garlic Parmesan chicken wings were just absolutely fantastic. Nutty Parmesan cheese pairs well with earthy garlic. For me, just a little bit of cool Ranch dressing for dipping is all that is required. I want to enjoy the flavor of the wings, so I just dip a bit, if at all. The sauce is mighty finger-licking good. And it’s loaded with garlic, my favorite.

Garlic Parmesan Wings

Great Wings. Very Great Wings.

I cooked these garlic Parmesan wings on my Weber charcoal grill using the Vortex, which gives me that great crunchy skin and fantastic grilled flavor without a lot of effort. In fact, just about no effort whatsoever. It takes about 45 minutes for me to get the charcoal in the Vortex good and hot. Then it takes about another 45 minutes to cook the wings. The wings take on a great hint of charcoal flavor to boot, which is a nice change from deep-fried or even air-fried wings.

Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, Ranch Dressing Dry Mix for Salad Dressing, Gluten Free Salad Dressing Mix, 1 Ounce (Pack of 4)
Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning, Ranch Dressing Dry Mix for Salad Dressing, Gluten Free Salad Dressing Mix, 1 Ounce (Pack of 4)

Also try my maple chipotle wings.

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Garlic Parmesan Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Garlic Parmesan Wings

These savory garlic Parmesan chicken wings were just fantastic.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, Parmesan, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 669kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the garlic powder and 4 tablespoons of the cheese.
  • Heat until the garlic has dissolved and the cheese and melted.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired. Or, make extra sauce and use that for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Grippo’s-Crusted Wings

There’s a fine line between fried wings and fried chicken. You know, the fried chicken your grandma would make that is brined in buttermilk, coated in seasoned in flour, and fried to perfection. These Grippo’s-crusted wings come close to crossing that line. But seriously, who cares? They’re just great tasting wings no matter what. You get just the right hint of that Grippo’s BBQ chip flavor. As addicting as the chips are, so are these wings. Just as I can sit down and eat a bag of the chips, I can eat a big batch of these wings just as quickly!

Grippo's-Crusted Wings

Crazy-Good Chip-Crusted Wings

Oh sure, you could use another potato chip if you wanted to. Or had to. Specially if you’re one of the unfortunate ones that live where they can’t get Grippo’s! They’re definitely great wings, and they make for the best crunchy coating on fried chicken wings too!

Grippo's BBQ Potato Chips (1.5lb Box)
Grippo’s BBQ Potato Chips (1.5lb Box)

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Grippo's-Crusted Wings
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4.50 from 2 votes

Grippo’s-Crusted Wings

You get just the right hint of that Grippo's BBQ chip flavor. As addicting as the chips are, so are these wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 68kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the dredge (makes more than you'll need for 6 servings)

For the Grippo's coating

Instructions

  • Combine all of the dredge ingredients (don't add the chips yet). Store in an air-tight container. You won't need all of it for a batch of wings, so keep the extra on hand for frying wings or chicken pieces.
  • When you are ready to make the wings, place just enough of the dredge into a bowl for the wings. Don't go crazy with it, less is more.
  • Add a good few handfuls of chips (to taste) to a resealable bag. Seal and crush with the edge of your hand. Don't pulverize them, you want some texture, but you don't want any big pieces either. Add to the dredge and mix well.
  • To use, rinse your wings and pat dry. Place into a bowl or pie plate.
  • Sprinkle with coating as desired. Toss or roll to coat.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle again with a small amount of coating. Again toss or roll to coat.
  • 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.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Honey Hot Fried Wings

These honey hot fried wings were absolutely incredible. They’re deep-fried. The result is a crunchy skin and batter flavored with one of my favorite things, Old Bay seasoning. The sauce is a combination of honey, hot sauce and sesame oil. It’s a different taste that is amazing. Sweet, heat and umami in each and every bite. What started out as a shrimp recipe ended up being some of the best wings I’ve ever had. I cannot say enough how wonderful these were.

Honey Hot Fried Wings

Deep-Fried Deliciousness

I didn’t sauce these honey hot fried wings like I would my traditional deep fried wings. The sauce is full of flavor. Use it sparingly. The wings are ‘kissed’ with the sauce. Not drowned in it. It’s ok to double the sauce portion of the recipe if you prefer more sauce.

Old Bay, Seasoning, 6 Oz
Old Bay, Seasoning, 6 Oz

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer to make wings like these. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

Also try my restaurant-style deep-fried wings!

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Honey Hot Fried Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Honey Hot Fried Wings

Crazy deliciously, crunchy wings with a hint of sweet and a bit of heat!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 501kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 3″ oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium low heat.
  • Add the hot sauce, honey and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a simmer and let simmer until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, Old Bay, seasoning salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl beat the eggs with a tablespoon of water.
  • Dredge the wings in the flour.
  • Shake off excess and dip in the egg mixture.
  • Shake off excess and coat in flour again.
  • Fry 8-10 minutes until golden brown and they measure 165 F.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with the sauce.
  • Toss gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve wing garnished with parsley.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Honey Old Bay Wings

My addiction to Old Bay seasoning began long ago. And as often as possible, I feed my addiction. Seafood and wings are my favorite uses of the classic seasoning. These honey Old Bay wings not only have that great seafood seasoning flavor, they have a bit of sweetness too. And a bit of heat. Not a lot, but just a hint. Nothing to overpower the main reason I made these wings: Old Bay flavor. I’m a big time Old Bay addict and I’m ok admitting it.

Honey Old Bay Wings

The Perfect Wings?

My favorite variation on these honey Old Bay wings is to leave out the cayenne pepper and substitute Mike’s Hot Honey for ‘regular’ honey instead. Mike’s Hot Honey is just that: hot danged honey! It’s creamy smooth and packs a serious kick. It’s not for the faint of heart, so if you’re a bit worried about the heat, try adding just a bit of it to your ‘regular’ honey and give it a taste.

Old Bay, Seasoning, 6 Oz
Old Bay, Seasoning, 6 Oz

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Honey Old Bay Wings
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4.34 from 3 votes

Honey Old Bay Wings

These honey Old Bay wings not only have that great seafood seasoning flavor, they have a bit of sweetness too.
Inspired by a recipe from Pepperscale
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey, Old Bay, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 516kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Jalapeno Peach Wings

I think it’s safe to say that I am addicted to chicken wings. They’re one of the most versatile dishes you can make. There are literally thousands of different sauces and seasonings for them. When I walk thru the grocery store I always look to see what is in season. Chances are, whatever it is, it can be made into a wing sauce. These jalapeno peach wings are a great example. That wonderful peach flavor with just a little spicy kick. Add a little sweetness and a nice vinegary snap and you end up with fantastic tasting wings.

Jalapeno Peach Wings

A Wonderful Fresh-Made Sauce

I wouldn’t hesitate to make an extra big batch of the sauce and use it to slather onto grilled or roasted chicken. Or brush it onto a rack of ribs just before pulling them off your smoker or grill. And it’s also fantastic on top of a chicken sandwich. The sauce is definitely not just for jalapeno peach wings but it sure is mighty good on them!

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!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my jalapeno Buffalo cheddar wings!

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

Jalapeno Peach Wings
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4 from 1 vote

Jalapeno Peach Wings

I wouldn’t hesitate to make an extra big batch of the sauce and use it to slather onto grilled or roasted chicken
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 941kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce (makes enough for 4-5 batches of wings)

  • 5 medium peaches chopped
  • 1 pound jalapenos stemmed, seeded, chopped
  • ½ medium sweet onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ¼ cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce (makes enough for 4-5 batches of wings)

  • Place the peaches, jalapenos, onion and ginger into a food processor. Pulse a few times. You want to shred the ingredients but not puree them.
  • Transfer to a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 941kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 1556IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Kentuckyaki Sauce Wings

I had no idea. None. I picked up a bottle of Kentuckyaki sauce at the Kentucky Artisan Center because it seemed and looked different. Unique. I was worried it might be too bourbon-y. Would I like it on wings? Well I gotta say, this sauce makes for some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Slightly sweet. A little hint of teriyaki. Garlic and ginger. Sounded Asian-inspired, but with a Kentucky twist: a splash of bourbon. And just the right amount, too. This is the perfect sauce, and Kentuckyaki sauce wings are the perfect wings! Shout out to the fine folks at Bourbon Barrel foods. Great job!

Kentuckyaki Wings

A Great Sauce For Other Dishes

You can sure bet that this sauce is great on a whole lot of other things. I’d tell you what, but honestly, I’m going to use the entire bottle making Kentuckyaki sauce wings. And next time I’m on I-75 in the area of Berea, KY, I’m going to stop at the artisan center again and pick up some more. And I’m going to make more of these wings. I always stop there when I’m in the area. They always have unique foods and crafts. And a great little café too!

Go Easy, My Friend

I’m always leery of tossing deep-fried wings in sauce. You have to be gentle or that crunchy coating you worked so hard to get comes flying off. I recommend either drizzling the wings first and gently stirring with a spatula or brushing the sauce on. You can also just serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

Check out my write-up on the best ways to sauce your wings!

Bourbon Barrel Kentuckyaki, 375 ml
Bourbon Barrel Kentuckyaki, 375 ml
Spicy Kentuckyaki
Spicy Kentuckyaki

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Kentuckyaki Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Kentuckyaki Sauce Wings

Incredible flavor in every bite.
Inspired by a recipe from Chef David Danielson
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 4641kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven. While it's warming up, make the sauce.
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the Kentuckyaki sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar and hot sauce. Stir.
  • In a small glass or bowl, mix the corn starch and water together. I like to use a fork for this. Make sure you get them well-combined.
  • Let the sauce come to a boil. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Continue whisking while the sauce thickens, another 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit while you make the wings. Note: If the sauce gets too thick as it sets, whisk in a teaspoon or two of warm water to thin it.

For the wings

  • Place the flour in a large bowl. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches if needed, add the wings to the flour and coat well. Turn them several times, making sure you get the wings covered in flour.
  • Shake off any excess flour and add to the hot oil. Deep fry 7-10 minutes or until the wings hit 165 F. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce. Using a spatula, turn the wings to coat well.
  • Remove wings to a platter and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 4641kcal | Carbohydrates: 366g | Protein: 288g | Fat: 230g | Saturated Fat: 61g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 48g | Monounsaturated Fat: 89g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1048mg | Sodium: 14968mg | Potassium: 2534mg | Fiber: 39g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 2258IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 28mg

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

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