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Kinder’s Black Cherry Chipotle Dry Wings

Wow. Just wow. I’ve had my share of different flavors of dry wings but these Kinder’s black cherry chipotle wings are different and then some. Tart and sweet, I could not stop eating them. No sauce required. No Ranch or blue cheese dressing required. Just good ole wings and seasoning. I used an air fryer but you can cook them any way you like. Just make sure to load them up on the seasoning because they are delicious.

Kinder's Black Cherry Chipotle Dry Wings

Head To The Spice Aisle

I found this seasoning near a bunch of other seasonings in the store. It wasn’t the ‘Wing Section’ of the store either. This is why it pays to look around and think to yourself ‘would that be good on wings?’. The answer is often yes. It was a definite ‘yes’ when it came to these Kinder’s black cherry chipotle dry wings.

Surprise!

If you’re looking to get some looks of happiness and surprise, serve these wings next time you’re watching the big game with friends. They’ll be more than pleasantly surprised at just how good and different they are.

Got Seasonings?

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My Trusty Companion

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!

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Kinder’s also makes a black cherry BBQ sauce. It’s great on wings too.

Kinder's Black Cherry Chipotle Dry Wings
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Kinder’s Black Cherry Chipotle Dry Wings

Wonderful tasting dry wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black cherry, chipotle, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 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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La Preferida Hot Wings

You can’t go wrong with a batch of La Preferida hot wings. The sauce is what I would call your pretty much standard Buffalo wing sauce. Not too spicy but with a good kick. Rightly seasoned. To be truthful, with a trusted name like La Preferida on the label, I was expecting a little something different. A twist. A little special seasoning. That didn’t happen. But, these are still good wings.

La Preferida Hot Wings

A Rarity?

I found a bottle of La Preferida hot wing sauce at a specialty grocery store in Cincinnati. I can’t find it online anywhere. Heck, I even tried contacting the company to see what the deal is and why I can’t find it anywhere. I wanted to make more La Preferida hot wings.

Fried. Or Not.

I made my wings my standard fried way. Just a light coating. Fried to perfection. Then sauced. That’s it. Well, that and happiness. I love deep-fried wings. But it’s usually just me I’m cooking for. So there’s no reason for me to drag out my big deep-fryer that could easily cook for a crowd. No, this calls for my Fry Daddy. Perfect for one-to-four people’s-worth of wings. And it doesn’t use a lot of oil, that’s a major plus. It gets to temperature quickly and maintains it even when I add cold wings. It’s priced right too and lasts forever!

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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.

Also try some Fricker’s hot wings. Made at home.

Need more heat? Try some La Preferida EXTRA hot wings!

La Preferida Hot Wings
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La Preferida Hot Wings

Traditional flavors with a good kick.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 570kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

Instructions

  • Combine the flour and salt and pepper.
  • Rinse your wings and pat dry.
  • Roll or toss your wings in the coating. Make sure to get them well-coated, but don't get it on too thick.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Toss the wings in the coating one more time. Shake off excess. Discard any leftover coating.
  • Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • To fry, bring a few inches of oil to 350 F. Fry wings 9-12 minutes or until done, turning as they cook. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Toss wings in the sauce and serve. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Tyson Korean BBQ Frozen Wings

I’m usually a make-them-fresh wing kinda guy. But I am also open to trying just about any wing you can make, including the ones I find in bags or boxes in the freezer section of my local grocery. I don’t usually have really high expectations for them. Often the ‘wings’ are small or don’t have much meat. Or are inconsistent in size and taste. So I tend to be kinda pessimistic when I buy them. I have to say, though, that I was pretty impressed with these Tyson Korean BBQ frozen wings. Meaty? Yep. Tasty? Yep.

Tyson Korean BBQ Frozen Wings

They Look Like Wings!

It might seem strange to be surprised that these Tyson Korean BBQ frozen wings look like wings. I’ve had some weird looking frozen wings before. I open the bag or box and wonder what I’m looking at. Not these, though. They looked like flats and drummies. I could recognize them. So right off the bat, things were looking good!

And They’re Tasty, Too!

These wings are coated in a kinda tangy Korean BBQ sauce. And not sorta coated. Unlike some wings, these wings have flavor all around, everywhere. These wings are not spicy. A little sweet but there’s no heat. I thought the sauce was quite tasty actually. I’d happily buy a bottle of this sauce by itself and use it on my own wings!

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Tyson Korean BBQ Wings
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Tyson Korean BBQ Frozen Wings

Some of the best flavored frozen wings you'll find!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Cool time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 F per the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Add the wing pieces and cook for 22-25 minutes. I prefer to turn the wings halfway through the cooking process, but it's optional. Make sure the wings do not overlap or they will not cook evenly.
  • Remove wings and let cool for 2 minutes before serving with your desired sauces.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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

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Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil Wings

I’ll never look at a bottle of hot sauce the same way again. The fine folks over at Bayou Gotham changed my world when they came out with Bayou Bourré Louisiana Boil sauce. Heat-wise, this sauce has just a little nice gentle kick to it. But flavor-wise, this sauce is insanely great. I devoured my Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil wings in no time at all.

Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil Wings

Crab Boil Heaven

I am a crab boil addict. I love the flavors. This sauce brings all that. It’s a wonderful combination of spiciness (but not super spicy at all!), citrus, onions, celery, corn and potatoes. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s all in these Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil wings. You see it all in the bottle. It looks good just sitting there. It’s like flavor art in a bottle.

Butter Up. Or Don’t.

I usually mix a little melted butter with my hot sauce before saucing on my wings. It’s what I call my Two Ingredient wing sauce. Pretty sneaky naming, huh? Well, sometimes you run into a hot sauce where you may not want to do this. Bayou Bourré Louisiana Boil sauce is a good example. So here’s what I recommend. Taste the sauce. If you love it out of the bottle (and you will), just pour it on your wings. No need to add butter. But if you want a little buttery flavor (ala classic Buffalo wing flavors), add a little. Not a lot. Heat it and melt it and stir. Taste. Good? Put it on your wings. Want more butter? Go for it.

There’s no wrong here. This sauce makes for amazing wings no matter if you add butter or not.

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Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil Wings
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Bayou Bourre Louisiana Boil Wings

The perfect wings for a crab boil-addict like me.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 2015kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce (see recipe)

Instructions

Notes

I’d skip the Ranch or blue cheese and just eat these wings straight-up. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2015kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 227g | Saturated Fat: 144g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 602mg | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7103IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

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Dan-O’s Original Seasoning Dry Wings

Have you seen those machines you can buy to make your house smell good? I always look at them and scratch my head. Why do you need one of those when all you need to make your home smell outrageously fantastic is to make some Dan-O’s Original Seasoning dry wings? And as an added bonus, after you get the homestead smellin’ good, you can enjoy some delicious wings! How much more of a win-win could you need? Or want?

Dan-O's Original Seasoning Dry Wings

Herby Deliciousness

Dan-O’s Original Seasoning was invented for poultry. Rosemary. Garlic. Good stuff that you might normally find on a roast turkey or chicken. Well, don’t forget the wings! These Dan-O’s Original Seasoning dry wings are what roasted wings should be. Crispy skin. Wonderful herby flavors. Moist, tender meat.

A Twist On My Usual Dry Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry wings. It’s hard for me to resist super-seasoned wings with that great crunchy skin. Usually, I season my wings before cooking and then again after for extra flavor. For these wings, however, I go with one good, healthy seasoning beforehand. That’s it. No post-cook seasoning required or needed. These are great wings without it. If you want more you can surely toss or sprinkle the cooked wings just before serving.

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You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

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Dan-O's Original Seasoning Dry Wings
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Dan-O’s Original Seasoning Dry Wings

Deliciously herby wings.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the Dan-O's seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Season the wings with the mix. Let rest 30 minutes.

For the air fryer

  • 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.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Or line with foil.
  • Add the wings and cook 20 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 20 minutes.
  • Check for doneness. For crispier wings, flip and cook another 10-20 minutes.

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Everyone knows that TABASCO knows hot sauce. Their name is synonymous with great flavor and great heat. They’ve been around for 5 generations and there’s a reason for that. Now they’ve gone and made what I think it easily one of the best Buffalo-inspired sauces ever. A simple batch of wings topped with this sauce is no longer simple. It’s amazing. These Tabasco Buffalo Style sauce wings are fantastic. Easily one of my favorites.

Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Amazing Pepper Flavor

There’s something so special about this sauce. It’s the oak-aged mash for sure. And the tremendous peppers. Together, with a little vinegar, salt and garlic, they make these Tabasco Buffalo style sauce wings amazing. I cannot get over how much I loved the flavor. Yes, there’s a bit of heat. But not much. I’d call it mild. You don’t need a lot of heat here. You’ve got tremendous flavor. Enjoy. I sure did!

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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.

Also try some Old Mill Buffalo wings. And my Tabasco sweet and spicy wings will wake up your taste buds, too!

Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings
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Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Fantastically delicious.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

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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Pepper Palace Wing Master Garlic Parmesan Wings

Whenever my wife and I are in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee, area we always make it a point to swing by a Pepper Palace store. They have several stores in the area, including a new one in Sevierville in an area called The Island. The store, as always, was busy, with people everywhere enjoying samples of the hot sauces and salsas, from the hot to the mild. Me, I headed straight to the wing sauces and in particular, Pepper Palace’s own line of Wing Master sauces, including this Garlic Parmesan wing sauce.

You can cook these wings any way you like, on whatever you prefer. As soon as we returned from our trip I threw a few seasoned wings onto my Weber Performer grill outfitted with the Vortex insert. When the wings were done I tossed them with the Garlic Parmesan sauce and dug in. The sauce is mellow, cheesy, and definitely garlicky. Not overwhelmingly garlicky, but really good. There’s a slight wing sauce kick, but again, not overwhelming. It’s a very enjoyable sauce, and a favorite around our house. I definitely wish that I’d picked up a few more bottles!

Pepper Palace Wing Master Garlic Parmesan Wings

One Of Many Great Sauces

Pepper Palace has a wide range of sauces, from the extremely hot to the nice and mellow. The Garlic Parmesan wing sauce is nice and mellow with not a lot of heat. It’s packed with garlic flavor. And parmesan. There’s no skimping on ingredients going on here, that’s for sure.

I seasoned the Pepper Palace Wing Master Garlic Parmesan wings with your standard Ranch dressing seasoning mix, which complimented the sauce flavors perfectly.

You can order Pepper Palace’s sauces online but if it is well worth stopping in at one of their many stores. They are now all over the country, so chances are there’s one near you! And if not… road trip!

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Pepper Palace Wing Master Garlic Parmesan Sauce
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Pepper Palace Wing Master Garlic Parmesan Wings

A great tasting sauce full of garlic and Parmesan flavors.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, Parmesan, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 564kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 728mg | 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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Tyson Garlic Parmesan Crispy Wings

I do eat my share of wings. I admit it. Usually, that means picking up a family pack of 3-4 pounds of fresh wings at the grocery store and cooking them up in whatever way I want. But, I also always keep some pre-made wings on hand in the freezer. Why? Because, well, I like them. And sometimes, my grocery store doesn’t have fresh wings in the case. I picked up a bag of these Tyson Garlic Parmesan crispy wings and made them the other day in my air fryer. Boy, did they ever make the house smell good. My mouth was watering… Then I got to eating…

Tyson Garlic Parmesan Crispy Wings

Crunchy Battered Yumminess

Tyson Garlic Parmesan crispy wings are a variety of wing pieces that are seasoned and battered. Some pieces are bigger than others. All you have to do is toss them into the air fryer or oven for a little bit. They come out hot and crispy. They have a great blend of spices and Parmesan cheese flavors. I’d call it a nice middle-of-the-road flavor. Not too overwhelming. You could easily serve these wings to a crowd for the big game, though you’d probably want to make them in the oven since you can only do a small amount at a time in the air fryer.

A Little Extra Cook Time

I like to cook these wings a few more minutes longer than the bag states for the normal cooking time. It could just be my air fryer or oven. I do like crunchier wings. That extra time gets me to crunchy wing happiness.

Not Just For Football Games

You can easily cook up a batch of these wings and serve them with your favorite sides for a meal. Don’t just think of them as handheld goodies for the big game. They’re great any time! So make some rice or mac and cheese and maybe some green beans and enjoy!

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Tyson Garlic Parmesan Crispy Wings
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Tyson Garlic Parmesan Crispy Wings

Crunchy with a nice rich flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Cool time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

For the air fryer

  • Lightly spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Preheat your air fryer to 360 F per the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Add the wing pieces and cook for 12-14 minutes. Note: I prefer 16 minutes. I recommend checking them after 12 or so minutes to see if you are happy with the color of the wings and remove them before 16 minutes if desired.
  • Remove wings and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

For the oven

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Add wings and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 10-15 minutes.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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

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Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Wings

You know this isn’t my first rodeo. I make a lot of wings. And I sauce a lot of them with BBQ sauces. And some of those BBQ sauces are fruity. Like maybe even too fruity sometimes. Well, let me tell you folks, this right here is BBQ sauce heaven. Goodness. Yes, even greatness. Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ sauce wings are excellent. The sauce is the winner here. It is just sweet enough. And smoky enough. The addition of pineapple is noticeable, pleasant, and definitely not overpowering. Sure, you might normally buy a bottle of this sauce for a pork dish, like smoked ribs, but on wings it’s beyond fantastic.

Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Wings

Make Some Wings

I can’t say it really matters how you cook your wings. The sauce is the boss here. Just don’t make any wings that are overly spiced. You don’t want the wing seasoning to fight with this great sauce. So go easy with it and enjoy your Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ sauce wings. And yeah, lick your fingers. It’s ok. In fact, it’s required.

If you want a little smokiness to your wings, Da Kine makes a smoky BBQ sauce that is also great on wings!

Brrrrrrr

If you’re grabbing a bottle of the sauce out of the fridge, ready to sauce your wings, don’t. Don’t put that cold sauce on your hot, cooked wings. No. Set that sauce out for an hour before serving so it comes to room temperature. No hot wing deserves a cold sauce. Ever.

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What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings, and saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

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!

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 Pepper Palace blackberry barbecue wings.

Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Wings
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Da Kine Hawaiian BBQ Sauce Wings

Island-inspired BBQ greatness with a hint of pineapple!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

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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Lawry’s Zesty Lemon and Pepper Dry Wings

Despite not really screaming ‘zesty’ or ‘lemon’ I really enjoyed some Lawry’s Zesty Lemon and Pepper dry wings. The pepper flavor is pretty mellow too. This is not a bad wing seasoning, it just doesn’t quite live up to the label. I put a good amount on some wings, tossed them in the air fryer and let them cook until crispy. When they came out, and while they were still hot, I hit them with a lot more seasoning. I liked them.

Lawry's Zesty Lemon and Pepper Dry Wings

Light On The Lemon And The Pepper

If you’re looking for something that isn’t in-your-face lemon or pepper, I’d say give Lawry’s zesty lemon and pepper dry wings a try. Just don’t expect to make that lemony-puckery face after each bite. And don’t expect to sneeze from too much pepper.

I’ve read where others suggested adding a bit of onion or garlic powder to this seasoning before using it. That might help give it that little help that it needs.

Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

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My Trusty Companion

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!

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Also try some Fire and Smoke Society honey garlic dry wings!

The Best Lemon Pepper Wings
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Lawry’s Zesty Lemon and Pepper Dry Wings

Don't expect much lemon or pepper from these wings!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 730kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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