The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ Wings

I’m a big fan of wings tossed in BBQ sauce. Really, they’re not much different than most wing sauces so why not? And there’s an amazing variety of BBQ sauces to be found at your local grocery store. Sometimes wing sauces (at least a good variety of them) can be harder to find. The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ wings live up to their name. A great fairly traditional BBQ lightly sweet sauce, with just the right amount of heat. Nothing over-the-top crazy spicy here, just a nice gentle heat. And yes, you can definitely use this sauce on ribs. Or burgers. Or even dipping those boneless things they call wings!

The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ Wings

Any Kind Of Wing. Only One Sauce.

For my The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ wings I decided to make deep-fried wings. A fairly light crunchy coating makes for a great way to capture all that delicious sauce. First time I had them, I drizzled the wings with sauce and tossed them gently to coat. Second time I served the sauce on the side for dunking the wings instead. Why? Because no matter how gentle you are tossing your deep-fried wings, you’re going to knock off some of that delicious crunchiness. Dip them instead and you won’t lose a thing.

The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ Wings

Brrrrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

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Also try some The Dirty Buffalo mild buffalo wings!

The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Spicy BBQ Wings

Nicely spiced and yummy BBQ-y.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Dirty Buffalo wing sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Combine the flour, salt, cayenne and paprika in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

If you prefer to air fry your wings, use my extra-crispy air fryer wing recipe to cook the wings then sauce with the Dirty Buffalo sauce when done.
If you prefer to bake your wings, use my oven-baked wing recipe and substitute the Dirty Buffalo sauce for the sauce in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Baked Maple Wings

These baked maple wings are a fantastic wing for a party. Any party. A birthday party. Father’s Day. Or yeah, the big game. Or the small game. Doesn’t matter. They are easy to make and come out tasting absolutely fantastic. If you make the recipe as stated the wings are slightly sweet, with a slight hint of spiciness. A hint. Not enough to scare anyone. They are impossible to stop eating. The skin doesn’t get crunchy but it has a nice bite to it. They’re not ‘weird soft’ like some baked wings can get.

Baked Maple Wings

Make It Several Ways

The beauty of the recipe for these baked maple wings is that you can make a minor change or two and have slightly different wings. That’s what makes these so great for a party. You can make several batches at once, letting your guests decide what variation they prefer. If you’re going to put the wings out on platters or plates or whatever, put a little sign nearby that says what they are. Especially if you make a few that are spicy. And then be prepared for the question. You know the one. “How spicy are these?” Well, that can be hard to answer, so I just figure if you have to ask, you’re probably better off with the non-spicy wings!

For a spicy version add more pepper flake or add some hot sauce. For a more Buffalo-inspired version, add a cup of Buffalo sauce. The sauce recipe is very flexible.

Twist And Turn

As easy as these wings are to make, make sure you don’t ignore the instructions to turn them every 20 minutes during the first part of the cook. During the second part, where you’re cooking them using higher heat, definitely don’t ignore the wings for long. They’ll get golden brown quick. A little color is great. But don’t burn them!

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Also try my oven-baked Buffalo wings.

Baked Maple Wings
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Baked Maple Wings

Slightly sweet, with a slight hint of spiciness.
Inspired by a recipe from The Food Network
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 582kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Place the wings in a large disposable pan. Place the pan on a baking sheet to help support the pan. Use the baking sheet to take the wings out of the oven and you don't have to worry about the disposable pan collapsing.
  • Combine all of the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over the wings. Turn the wings to coat well.
  • Bake the wings for 1 hours, turning every 20 minutes.
  • Turn the oven up to 425 F.
  • Bake the wings for up to another 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. You don't want the wings to burn. You want a nice golden color to them.
  • Remove wings to a platter and drizzle with the sauce from the pan.
  • Devour!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1871mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg

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

The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo Wings

You could make your own Cajun Buffalo wing sauce. You could grab a bottle of Buffalo wing sauce, add some Cajun seasoning, seal and shake and call it done. And it would be ok. But why not get better than ok? Why not make some The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo wings? Just grab a bottle of sauce online and make wings and get down to business. The business of enjoying a slightly spicy, well-seasoned sauce. It’s kinda thick like a BBQ sauce. Not thin like many traditional Buffalo sauce. It’s got some heat but it’s tasty heat. The seasoning rounds everything out. Nothing in your face, but all balanced perfectly. This is yet another fantastic sauce from The Dirty Buffalo.

The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo Wings

I Went With Air Fryer Wings…

I used my air fryer to make my standard batch of air fryer wings then sauced them. You can make The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo wings any way you want. Just don’t use anything that might overpower the sauce, so don’t go seasoning them so much the sauce fights with it. No one wins when your sauce and seasoning don’t like each other. These wings are about the sauce.

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My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

Brrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

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Also try some delicious medium-heat Buffalo wings using another great sauce from The Dirty Buffalo!

The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Cajun Buffalo Wings

Seasoned perfectly with a nice spicy kick in a great thick sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation to 350 F.
  • Lightly salt the wings on all sides.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it's hot!).
  • Cook wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and cook another 12 minutes.
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 F and cook another 6 minutes.
  • Remove wings from fryer and place in a bowl. Toss with the sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce wings.
  • Remove wings from the bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Note: If your wing sauce is refrigerated, set it out on the countertop before starting the wings so that it warms up a bit. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings.
Note: The full 30 minute cook time is for large, meaty wings. If your wings are a bit thinner (er… scrawny) back the times down to 10/10/4 minutes instead of 12/12/6 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

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.

Also try my chili maple wings!

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.

The Dirty Buffalo Medium Buffalo Wings

I like to kick back after a long day of work and just relax and enjoy. Same with my wings. I like to kick back and relax and enjoy every bite. They don’t have to be crazy spicy. They don’t have to be too saucy. But, they have to be enjoyable. Like these The Dirty Buffalo medium Buffalo wings. This sauce isn’t the kind that’s going to hurt. It has just a nice little kick to it. And it’s not lacking in classic flavor. Not at all. Whether I’m having my wings after work or at lunch, or just snacking, these are a great way to have a great day. This is one enjoyable sauce.

The Dirty Buffalo Medium Buffalo Wings

Make Some Wings. However You Like Them.

I used my air fryer to make my standard batch of air fryer wings then sauced them. I could’ve gone deep-fried. Or grilled. Or baked. Doesn’t really matter. Just make them your favorite way and sauce ’em up. The Dirty Buffalo medium Buffalo wings are gonna be great no matter what. This sauce is all above great flavor.

The Classics Never Get Old

I ordered a ton of sauces from The Dirty Buffalo. Some are just fantastic versions of the classics, like this one. Some are totally different and new. It’s nice to have that mix. And boy, do they ever have a mix of them, too! I highly recommend you hop on over to their site and order some. Get some of their award-winning flavors, and of course grab some classics, too!

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Brrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

Check out my always-growing list of my favorite medium Buffalo wing sauces.

The Dirty Buffalo Medium Buffalo Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Medium Buffalo Wings

Fantastic classic flavors without a lot of heat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation to 350 F.
  • Lightly salt the wings on all sides.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it's hot!).
  • Cook wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and cook another 12 minutes.
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 F and cook another 6 minutes.
  • Remove wings from fryer and place in a bowl. Toss with the sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce wings.
  • Remove wings from the bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Note: If your wing sauce is refrigerated, set it out on the countertop before starting the wings so that it warms up a bit. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings.
Note: The full 30 minute cook time is for large, meaty wings. If your wings are a bit thinner (er… scrawny) back the times down to 10/10/4 minutes instead of 12/12/6 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

TGI Friday’s Honey BBQ Snack Wings

I don’t just make fresh wings at home. I think it’s important to try other wings, ones that didn’t come right out of the butcher’s case. Like these TGI Friday’s Honey BBQ snack wings. I know that not everyone wants to grab a pack of fresh wings from the store and go thru the process of prepping and cooking them. It’s a bit of work. And you might not want to get your hands all ‘chicken-y’. Plus, if you have a house full of guests you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen. But you also don’t want to serve bad wings. These are your way out of your wing dilemma. I can say these are actually pretty good wings. They are definitely some of the best frozen wings I’ve found.

TGI Friday's Honey BBQ Snack Wings

Tasty. And Easy.

I liked the sauce on these TGI Friday’s Honey BBQ snack wings. It’s lightly sweet and a pretty good BBQ sauce on its own. There’s plenty of sauce on each wing too. I didn’t run into a case where one wing was sauced and one wasn’t. The coating on the wings is good too. The wings are reasonably meaty, and I found the wings to be pretty consistent in quality. I can’t say I’ve always had that same experience with other frozen wing brands.

Inconsistency is a big turn off for me. I’m more than happy to buy frozen, pre-sauced wings if each time I do I get the same quality. Or close to it. I found these to be consistent and that’s a good thing.

I cooked my wings in the oven. I’m not a big fan of microwaved wings even though the packaging has instructions for cooking them there. The oven gives you just a bit of a crunch to the wings and I like that. Plus they’re easy. Just make sure you use some non-stick spray on the foil before adding the wings. They do like to stick a bit.

TGI Friday’s also makes a Buffalo version of their frozen wings.

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Also try some Texas Pete’s extra mild Buffalo wings.

TGI Friday's Honey BBQ Snack Wings
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TGI Friday’s Honey BBQ Snack Wings

These are some might good wings from the frozen foods section of your local grocery.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen, honey barbecue, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 2kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 F.
  • Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Add the wings. Bake for 9 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and bake another 9 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and flip one more time (to prevent sticking).
  • Let cool 2 minutes before serving with Ranch, if desired.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

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

Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

And like that I crossed the invisible line between fried wings and grandma’s fried chicken. But, unlike grandma’s deliciousness, my secret spice blend fried chicken wings pack a good little kick. Every bite is a bite into crunchy, moist, flavorful greatness. No, these aren’t Buffalo wings. Not even close. But sometimes you need a break for those saucy yummy classics. And that sometime is now!

Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

Yes, They Seem Kinda Familiar

These secret spice blend fried chicken wings are a take on the spicy chicken fillet sandwich you could get at Wendy’s.  Heck, for all I know you can still get the sandwiches. Me, I’m a wing guy. So any time I come across a tasty chicken recipe, I try and adapt it for wings. And I did. These wings hit the spot. I love the coating on them. The spice blend is perfect.

You can use the wet mix for any coating. Even store-bought fried chicken breading. The simple combination of just water and hot sauce adds just a little special flavor to whatever you are deep frying.

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Also try my easy buttermilk-battered Cajun wings.

Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings
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Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

These wings hit the spot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 739kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the dry mix

For the wet mix

Instructions

  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Combine the dry mix ingredients in a shallow bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine the hot sauce and water. Note: A short narrow glass works great too!
  • Working one wing section at a time, dip the wings into the dry mix and coat on all sides. Shake off any excess.
  • Dunk the wing section into the wet mix. Shake off any excess.
  • Return the wing section to the dry mix and again coat on each side. Shake off any excess.
  • Fry wing sections 8-10 minutes or until done and golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 4302mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2538IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg

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

Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

I have to admit, this recipe seemed a little… odd…. when I first read it. Diced onion in Ranch dressing was not something I’d done before. In a French dressing, sure. But not Ranch. And when I first made this and tried it the onion confused my tongue. Little crunchy things made me think blue cheese crumbles but they didn’t taste like blue cheese. But I powered forward and let me say, I absolutely loved this garlic Ranch dipping sauce. It needed a full night in the fridge to really come to full flavor. And once it did, I found it perfect for dipping my wings.

Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

Joe Cool

This garlic Ranch dipping sauce was just what I needed along side my screaming-hot Buffalo wings. I needed something to cool me off. I was sweating. And yes, I was crying. But, a quick dunk in this sauce brought me back to normal. Well, as normal as I was before I took that first bite at least.

This sauce has the right consistency to stick to your wings. Without being too thick. And that’s important. The onions soften overnight, adding great flavor without being ‘chunky’.

And of course, it’s great on salads, too. Or for dipping your carrot and celery sticks.

Don’t skip the ‘get happy in the fridge’ time this recipe calls for. It really needs that time to come together. Don’t rush it!

I serve this sauce (and really darned near any sauce) in condiment cups. They’re great for dunking wings. They’re wide enough for flats or drumettes. And you an get them all they way down in there. Far enough into the sauce so you get that perfect saucy bite.

They’re also great for salad dressings. In theory, they help keep me from over-dressing my salads. One cups worth of dressing is enough for a good-sized salad.

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Also try my copycat Wingstop blue cheese dressing.

Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce
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Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

Great on salads, too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce, garlic, Ranch
Servings: 16
Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients for at least 30 seconds until creamy.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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

How To Make Perfect Wings using a Rotisserie

I have cooked my share of wings and then some. On my Char-Broil Big Easy. And on a smoker. Sometimes, on a charcoal grill using the Vortex BBQ. Deep fried. Slow cooked. Air fried. Convection oven. Any way, any time, I do love wings. But until now I had never cooked wings using a rotisserie basket on my grill. One thing is for sure, this is not the last time I’ll be doing it, either. Perfectly crispy wings cooked up in no time, using a gas or charcoal grill. Nothing but yumminess here! This is how to make perfect wings using a rotisserie.

How To Make Perfect Wings using a Rotisserie

Simple Prep. Great Results.

There are no complicated steps involved when it comes to how to make perfect wings using a rotisserie. I just coated the wings in just a bit of oil first. Then I tossed them with my favorite wing seasoning. That’s it. For the rotisserie all you need is a super hot indirect fire. You don’t want flame directly beneath the wings as they will drip, and that’ll cause flare-ups and burning. So keep the fire around the wings, but not below. Your wings will come out as great as my rotisserie chicken wings did.

No Peeking, Please.

Resist the temptation to open the lid to your grill while the wings cook. But I have to admit, I peeked once or twice because hey, it’s cool to see wings toss around in a basket. It’s the ultimate in food porn. This is definitely a “do as I say, not as I do” moment.

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Clean-Up

Truth is, the more you use your rotisserie basket, the more it gets ‘seasoned’. As in ‘hard to make look like new’. I’m not real obsessed with that. I throw mine into the dish washer after giving it a quick scrub with the sponge. You can also use a cleaner like Easy Off BBQ grill cleaner.

Also try my rotisserie-seasoned air fryer wings.

Perfect Wings using a Rotisserie
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Perfect Wings using a Rotisserie

Perfectly crispy wings cooked up in no time, using a gas or charcoal grill.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 544kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place wings in a large resealable baggie or container. Add the oil and seasoning. Seal and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fire up your grill with a rotisserie attachment. You do not want any direct fire beneath the basket. I put a disposable pan under the basket to catch and drippings. On a charcoal grill you’ll want to keep the lit coals in front of and behind the rotisserie. For a gas grill you want any burner(s) to the left and right of the basket to be lit if your burners run from-to-back. If your burners run from left-to-right you want to have the burner(s) in front of and behind the basket to be lit. If you have an infrared burner above your basket, light it also and turn it to medium-high. All other burners should be on high.
  • Transfer the wings to the basket and place on your grill. Turn on the rotisserie and close the lid. You want high heat, so no peaking. Let the wings cook for 20 minutes before checking them. They should start to crisp and the meat will start to pull back from the bones. Mine ended up taking 25-30 minutes until they got how I liked them.
  • Carefully remove the wings from the basket and sauce and serve. Click here for our guide on how to sauce wings.

Notes

Resist the temptation to open the lid to your grill while the wings cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | 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.

Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

No, it’s not a typo. I made air fryer Thousand Island wings. Re-read it. I had to even after I typed it. It’s real. It almost felt weird writing it. But, 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?

The answer to that question is an emphatic “NO!”. “Different” is a great way to start out describing these wings. “Delicious” is another. With just 3 out-of-my-pantry ingredients I was able to make an incredible wing sauce that really wows. These aren’t Buffalo-style wings. And they sure as heck aren’t dry wings. Nope. But if you want to really impress people at your next party, serve these. You’ll have people begging for more!

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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Also try my air fryer maple wings.

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

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.