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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Note: This post is for a homemade Buffalo wing sauce made with Crystal hot sauce. Slap Ya Mama also makes an already-prepared wing sauce that you should also try!

Slap Ya Mama hot sauce isn’t just good. It’s amazingly good. It’s not super spicy, not at all. But it’s oh so flavorful. It is packed with a wonderful combination of Cajun spices. It’s perfect on any food, but when you make a Buffalo wing sauce from it you’ve got something wonderful. These Slap Ya Mama hot sauce Buffalo wings are definitely some of the best wings I’ve ever had. They are finger-licking good.

Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

My Goodness, These Are Great Wings!

Just about any decent hot sauce can be used to make a homemade Buffalo wing sauce. But you want better than decent. You want amazing, and that’s what Slap Ya Mama hot sauce brings to a Buffalo wing sauce. You’ll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!

Slap Ya Mama | Authentic Lousiana Style Cajun Pepper Hot Sauce | Kosher, No MSG | Flavorful Mixture of Herbs and Spices | 5 Ounce (Pack of 2)
Slap Ya Mama | Authentic Lousiana Style Cajun Pepper Hot Sauce | Kosher, No MSG | Flavorful Mixture of Herbs and Spices | 5 Ounce (Pack of 2)

Also make some Rub Your Chicken Buffalo wings!

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

Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings
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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

You'll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking often.
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting and keep warm until ready to use. Whisk just before using to combine the ingredients if they have separated.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | 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

Smokestack’s Wings

If you like traditional Buffalo chicken wings, but are looking for a little twist on the classic, then I guarantee you will love Smokestack’s wings. I did. A lot. The wings are dusted with a wonderful rub that has a nice herbaceous side to it. It’s the sauce, though, that is the kicker, especially if you love Old Bay seasoning. And I do. A lot.

Smokestack's Wings

Amazing Flavor In Every Bite

If you’re a diehard lover of Old Bay seasoning, use it as the rub instead of the ingredients listed. You can’t get enough Old Bay, in my opinion. No matter whether you make the seasoning below or use Old Bay, Smokestack’s wings are out-of-this-world fantastic!

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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RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Also try my spicy mango wings.

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

Smokestack's Wings
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Smokestack’s Wings

If you like traditional Buffalo chicken wings, but are looking for a little twist on the classic, then I guarantee you will love Smokestack’s wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, Old Bay, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 650kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the rub

For the sauce (double if you l like your wings saucy)

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

I was craving some battered, deep-fried wings with some serious kick to them. My cravings were more than satisfied with these spicy fried Buffalo wings. With no lack of flavor, these wings packed great traditional wing sauce and crunchy, perfectly-fried wings. These wings are finger-licking good, so make extra.

Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

Don’t Toss. Brush.

I like to brush the sauce onto my spicy fried Buffalo wings. That may seem a bit odd. And it takes a few minutes to do. But, I think it’s better than tossing the wings in the sauce for one simple reason. Tossing the wings knocks that delicious, crunchy batter off the wings. I don’t want that. Nobody does. So I prefer to brush them with the sauce. Or, I’ll just put the sauce in a sauce dipping cup and serve it on the side, for dipping just like I would blue cheese dressing.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. 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.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

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

Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings
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Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings

Wonderfully spicy deep-fried wings.
Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 8kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredients, breaking up any clumps.
  • Place wings in a baking dish or bowl. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Whisk together the eggs and the hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
  • Place flour and salt in a shallow bowl and stir to combine.
  • Remove wings from fridge. Dip the wings in the egg mixture and coat well. Shake off any excess.
  • Roll wings in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings for 8-10 minutes, rotating gently to ensure they get cooked evenly. The wings will be golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • You can toss the wings with Buffalo wing sauce if desired. I prefer to brush the wings with the sauce to keep from knocking the batter off of the wings. Or I serve the sauce on the side and dip the wings in it as I go. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing for dipping, if desired.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1478IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 7mg | 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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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

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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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Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

I’m not sure what happened. Something came over me when I was making the sauce for these spicy herb and garlic wings. The aroma was crazy good. My mouth was watering. I was so anxious to try it on wings. Though I admit to having quite a few ‘samples’ of the sauce as the wings cooked…. This stuff is great. Savory, herby, garlicky with just the perfect amount of heat. All thanks to a package of soup mix from Lipton. Who would’ve thought?

Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

My Goodness Are These Wings Ever Addicting

There’s absolutely nothing I’d change about these spicy herb and garlic wings. I really liked them. If you aren’t a fan of heat, you can definitely leave out the cayenne. But I liked it. It’s not overpowering by any stretch. And of course you can add more, or use less.

You’ll enjoy these wings as much as I did.

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Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup and Dip Mix For a Delicious Meal Savory Herb with Garlic Great With Your Favorite Recipes, Dip or Soup Mix 2.4 Ounce (Pack of 12)

Also try my delicious Korean BBQ wings!

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

Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings
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Spicy Herb and Garlic Wings

Fantastically savory wings with just a hint of spiciness.
From Mouth Watering Chicken Wing Recipes
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: savory, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Spicy Kentuckyaki Sauce Wings

I made a batch of ‘regular’ Kentuckyaki sauce wings the other day and thought that they were easily some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Except one little thing. I wanted a bit more kick. Some heat. Oh gosh, don’t get me wrong the non-spicy version was spectacular and I’d make and eat them all day long. But it was time for some spicy Kentuckyaki sauce wings. And they did not disappoint.

Lick The Plate Delicious

I can’t get over how much I enjoyed these spicy Kentuckyaki sauce wings. The perfect balance of sweet and heat. With a wonderful bourbon twist. A hint. Just right. Asian-inspired flavors that make you want to not only lick your fingers, but the plate too.

I picked up this sauce and its non-spicy partner at the Kentucky Artisan Center on I-75 in Berea, KY. It’s a great place to stop to find arts, crafts, sauces and even grab a great breakfast or lunch!

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.

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

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Spicy Kentuckyaki Wings
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Spicy Kentuckyaki Sauce Wings

Incredible flavor and heat 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. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • 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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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Spicy Sweet and Sour Wings

These spicy sweet and sour wings are proof that it really doesn’t take a pantry full of ingredients to make a fantastic wing sauce. It truly doesn’t get any easier than this. Just open two bottles, pour into a bowl and mix. That’s it. And the cool part is that you get to decide how sweet you want it to be. Or how spicy. It’s impossible to mess up this sauce.

Spicy Sweet and Sour Wing

Sweet And Sour Needed Some Heat

I opted for Crystal Hot sauce in my spicy sweet and sour wings sauce. It’s got great flavor and just the right heat level for me. Sure, I’ve got hotter hot sauces around. If I was craving hotter wings, I would’ve used them. And if I’m more on the even milder side, I’ve got sauces for that too.

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Crystal Hot Sauce 12oz (Pack of 2) – Louisiana’s Pure Hot Sauce, Original Flavor – Low Fat – Low Sodium – Perfect for Spicing Up Sandwiches, Soups, Stews, Fries and More

Also try some of Joe Montana’s special dry wings!

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Spicy Sweet and Sour Wing
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Spicy Sweet and Sour Wings

Adjust the ratio of sweet and sour sauce and hot sauce to your liking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, sweet wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

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 sauce

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended.
  • Remove from heat and keep at room temperature while your wings cook.
  • Stir just before using.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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

Spicy Mango Wings

Let’s all head to the islands and enjoy some delicious tropical-inspired wings! These spicy mango wings bring a little fruitiness, a little sweetness and as little or as much heat as you want! The sauce is the perfect consistency for wing-sticking enjoyment. I couldn’t find fresh habaneros in our market, so I used a good few shakes of habanero hot sauce instead. It hits my palate up front, then comes the fruity sweetness and all is good in the world again.

Spicy Mango Wings

Fresh ‘n Fruity. And Spicy.

I used frozen mango chunks when I made these spicy mango wings. They’re always in season! They’re easier to deal with than a fresh mango and always perfectly ripe. It’s nice to keep them on hand for recipes like this and anything else that calls for mango.

The sauce on these wings is also great on grilled or smoke ribs. Or slather it on grilled chicken.

O'Brothers, Habanero Hot Sauce, 5 oz
O’Brothers, Habanero Hot Sauce, 5 oz

Also try my teriyaki dry wings.

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Spicy Mango Wings
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Spicy Mango Wings

Delicious island-inspired hot wings!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

  • 1 medium mango skinned, cubed
  • 3 habanero peppers stems removed (or use habanero hot sauce, to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients into a food process or blender. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer the mix to a sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a slow simmer and continue simmering while stirring often until thickened.
  • Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use. Stir before adding to wings.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 33mg | 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

Sticky Crispy Garlic Wings

My goodness gracious me are these sticky crispy garlic wings ever good. The chicken cooks up crazy crunchy. It’s good enough to serve by itself. The batter is well-seasoned and is definitely not boring. Then there’s the sauce. Slightly sweet with a slight Asian-inspired flavor, it brings the garlic big time. And oh yes, it’s sticky. Get out the paper towels, because wimpy napkins aren’t going to cut it here.

Sticky Crispy Garlic Wings

Watch your sauce

The one thing you need to know before you dive in and make these sticky crispy garlic wings is that the sauce needs to be watched the entire time it simmers. Trust me on this. It’ll want to boil over. You might be thinking it won’t….. and then it will. Just keep an eye on it. If it starts to rise, just grab the pot handle and take it off the heat for a minute or two. Once it subsides, put it back. And keep keeping an eye on it.

No Tossing Zone

If I’m saucing deep-fried wings, specially ones with a thicker coating like these, I don’t like to toss the wings in the sauce. That’ll tend to knock off the crispy coating. Instead, I’ll put the wings in a bowl and drizzle them in the sauce then stir them gently with a rubber spatula. Or I’ll just serve the sauce on the side and dip my chicken wings in it instead.

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Also try my crispy baked honey BBQ wings.

Sticky Crispy Garlic Wings
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Sticky Crispy Garlic Wings

Crispy wings with a wonderfully garlicky sweet sauce.
Inspired by a recipe from Eve’s Eats
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 701kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the wings

Instructions

For the sauce (Warning: Do not leave the sauce un-attended while simmering)

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the honey, soy sauce and pepper. Stir. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir often and keep a close eye on the sauce as it simmers. It will want to expand and boil over the side of the pan. If this starts to happen, remove the pan from the heat until it subsides. Return to the stove and continue simmering.
  • Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and cold water.
  • Working in batches as needed, dip wings into the egg wash and coat well.
  • Shake off any excess and transfer to the flour mixture. Turn to coat well.
  • Transfer the wings to the oil and fry 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
  • Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and stir gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 2519mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 5mg

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

Sweet and Sour Spicy Wings

A friend of mine sent me this recipe for sweet and sour spicy wings. The recipe has been in his family for years and years and is always a big hit. You know it’s good if you end up making it over and over. This is one great wing sauce. And truthfully, it’d make for a great BBQ sauce too. It’s a bit sweet. It’s a bit sour. And it’s a bit spicy. All in perfect balance. This is a great, finger-licking good sauce that you’ll want to make again and again.

Sweet and Sour Spicy Wings

Flavor Perfection

A lot of my favorite flavors are in this sauce. Including celery salt. Anything with celery salt in it is going to make me happy. But it’s not overpowering. Like the other seasonings, it’s there and you taste it. It contributes to the overall flavor. It’s just one of the things that make these sweet and sour spicy wings so great.

Bring The Heat. Or Don’t.

You can decide how this sauce ends up being. Just adjust the hot sauce amount. If you’re not a fan of spicy start with 2 tablespoons first. Don’t worry, it won’t be crazy hot. Taste it. Add more if you want more of a kick.

Frank's RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1 gal - 1 Gallon Bulk Container of Buffalo Hot Sauce with a Bold, Spicy Flavor Perfect for Wings, Dressings, Dips and More
Frank’s RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1 gal – 1 Gallon Bulk Container of Buffalo Hot Sauce with a Bold, Spicy Flavor Perfect for Wings, Dressings, Dips and More

Just remember, you can’t take it back out once you add it.

Also try my extra-crunchy honey chipotle wings.

Sweet and Sour Spicy Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Sweet and Sour Spicy Wings

A wonderful flavor combination.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sour, sweet, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 64kcal

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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