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General Tso’s Chicken Wings

I stopped at a Wing’s Etc not long ago when I was out of town on a little trip. I’d never been to one. I ordered their wings sauced up in the Say It Ain’t Tso sauce. I devoured them like I hadn’t eaten in days. The sauce was sweet. And a little spicy. And the wings were cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic too. When I got home I set out to make my own General Tso chicken wings.

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Nothing But Greatness

I could eat General Tso’s chicken wings daily. The sauce is definitely one of my all-time favorites. My version isn’t overly sweet. But it does bring a little heat. Not such a fan of a spicy wing sauce? Just cut back a bit on the red pepper flakes. I wouldn’t leave it out, though, because I think it adds an important flavor to the sauce.

The wings here are easy. Just tossed in cornstarch and deep-fried. No seasonings required. The sauce is the winner here. I recommend making extra.

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce

Also try some orange sesame wings.

General Tso's Chicken Wings
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General Tso’s Chicken Wings

A wonderful combination of sweet and heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 196kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce (I like to double the amounts)

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stirring often, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Continue simmering, stirring, until the desired consistency is achieved. Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Heat 3"-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer.
  • Place wings into a bowl.
  • Add the cornstarch and toss the wings to coat well.
  • Deep-fry the wings 8-10 minutes until they reach 165 F.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

I like to double, and even triple, the sauce recipe because the sauce is so good!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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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

Geezer Wing Sauce

There’s probably a story behind where this Geezer Wing sauce got its name. I don’t know the history. But what I do know is that this is one fantastic take on a classic Buffalo wing sauce. This sauce is absolutely packed with flavor. There’s a lot of great stuff in it, along with a good bit of heat. Not too much, but you’re gonna notice it.

Geezer Wing Sauce

Stir It, Stir It Good

Butter likes to separate in Buffalo wing sauces as it sits. So before you use this Geezer wing sauce on your just-cooked wings, give it a good stir. Get that butter good and mixed in.

More Heat

If you like your wings hotter, use your favorite hotter hot sauce. Adding a bit more cayenne or red pepper flakes will kick it up some more too. Just don’t add anything that’ll hide the great flavors in this sauce. It’s a real winner.

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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

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

Geezer Wing Sauce
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Geezer Wing Sauce

A fantastic variation on a classic Buffalo wing sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 640kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

Instructions

Notes

In general, the ratio of butter to hot sauce is as below:
For a mild sauce: 3:1 (i.e. 3 parts butter to 1 part hot sauce)
For a medium sauce: 2:1
For a hot sauce: 1:1

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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

Garlic 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.

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(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of – 1.5oz: 12 of – 2.5oz)

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

Equipment

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.

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

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

I’m a huge fan of wings, which explains why I started this site! I’ll cook them anyway, anyhow, any time. I first started using an air fryer for wings out of convenience. It didn’t take long for me to realize that an air fryer is one of the best and easiest ways to make outstanding wings. My extra-crispy air fryer wings are as easy as you can get to make, but always give you that just-like-deep-fried crunchy skin and tender, moist meat.

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Go Big or Stay Home

I use the biggest wings I can find at the grocery store. I (almost) always buy fresh and I always buy in family packs (to save a few bucks since I do seem to eat a lot of wings!). Big meaty wings make the best extra-crispy air fryer wings. Skinnier wings can be used too, but you’ll need to cook them a little less.

Click here to see my full guide on all wing cooking methods and how to separate the wings.

My air fryer

This is the air fryer I use. For cleanup I wipe it out with a paper towel and toss it into the dish washer. Easy. Though it has a timer, I can’t always hear it. So I set up 2 timers on my phone: one for 12 minutes (that I use twice so I can flip the wings in-between) and one for 6 minutes (for the final cook and crisp).

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DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart – Aqua

Also try my honey hot fried wings!

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

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings
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Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

I recommend that you use a rub or seasoning that doesn't contain sugar when you make air fryer wings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
  • Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
  • Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
  • Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
  • Remove and toss with your favorite wing sauce or sprinkle with more seasoning.

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: 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.

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

Extra-Crunchy Honey Chipotle Wings

Sometimes you gotta just go wild and do wings a la fried chicken. Or at least, I do. These extra-crunchy honey chipotle wings are the deep-fried wings that I dream about. The coating is perfect. It adheres to the wings, bite after bite. It’s got a tremendous, delicious crunch. I mean crazy crunchy too! And then there’s the sauce. It’s slightly sweet with just the right amount of smokiness and heat. I think it’s fantastic. So fantastic that I doubled the recipe. Why? Because more is better!

Extra-Crunchy Honey Chipotle Wings

This Sauce Is Amazing

I’ve now made the sauce for these extra-crunchy honey chipotle wings several times, and not just for wings. Chicken tenders are great dunked into a bowl of this sauce. Ditto chicken nuggets. It’s good stuff with just the right consistency for just about anything. The balance of sweet and heat is spot-on.

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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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Extra-Crunchy Honey Chipotle Wings
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Extra-Crunchy Honey Chipotle Wings

Golden delicious, crunchy wings with a sweet heat sauce that is to-die for!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 805kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the batter

For the breading

For the wings

For the sauce (double if you like a lot of sauce)

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer 2-4 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.

For the batter

  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine all of the batter ingredients EXCEPT for the flour. Continue stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk or stir in the flour until smooth.

For the breading

  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine all of the breading ingredients.

For the wings

  • Heat 3" of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • Working in batches as needed, dip wing pieces into the batter. Shake off any excess.
  • Toss the wing pieces in the breading and coat well. Do not shake off any excess.
  • Fry wings for about 8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked completely.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve wings drizzled with the sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. I do not recommend tossing the wings in the sauce as it'll knock off the delicious crunchy coating.

Notes

Serve with a little Ranch or blue cheese dressing for a delicious double-dipping experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 2481mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg

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

Enchilada Wings

Oh yum! Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing! I loved these enchilada chicken wings so much I had to make them two days in a row. The wings by themselves are fantastic. You could serve them dry, without the sauce but the sauce will remind you of traditional wing sauce with a great south-of-the-border twist.

Enchilada Wings

Great Seasoning Makes For Great Wings

I prefer to make my own taco seasoning mix, but you can of course use store-bought taco seasoning. For these enchilada chicken wings you’ll want to use a seasoning that is fairly fine in texture. You don’t want any big chunks of spice on your wings. First, it might burn when you cook the wings. Second, no one wants to bite into a big chunk of… .something. If you have to, just put the spices into a mortar and pestle and give it a few good grinds to make it finer. I also like to use an old coffee grinder to grind my spices for moments like this.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my easy chili-ranch wings.

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

Enchilada Wings
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Enchilada Wings

Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: southwestern, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 569kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 412IU | 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

Easy Buttermilk-Battered Cajun Wings

I’ve apologized before for making chicken wings that crossed the line into fried chicken land. Well, no more. Fried wings are fried chicken. Yeah, the more coating there is the more they’re like grandma’s fried chicken. But you won’t confuse these easy buttermilk-battered Cajun wings with what your favorite nana makes.

A wonderful spicy kick

These wings have a little kick to them. Serve them with a side of spicy Buffalo wing sauce and you definitely won’t be yearning for a side of mashed potatoes and some green beans.

Easy Buttermilk-Battered Cajun Wings

Get Naked

Quite honestly, these easy buttermilk-battered Cajun wings don’t need any kind of sauce. Just serve them right out of the deep-fryer. Ok, let them cool for a minute or two first but then get to eating! They’re packed with flavor and don’t need anything else.

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Easy Buttermilk-Battered Cajun Wings
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Easy Buttermilk-Battered Cajun Wings

Incredibly tasty with an amazing crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 519kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and salt in a resealable container or a medium bowl.
  • Add the wings and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika and Cajun seasoning.
  • Remove the wings from the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Transfer to the flour mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Deep fry the wings until done, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with your favorite wing sauce on the sauce, for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

The first time I tasted Dr Pepper & Cream Soda I knew I was going to make a wing sauce with it. I mean that stuff is just flat-out fantastic, especially for a big Dr Pepper fan (me!). So I made the sauce. Happily. And boy, is this ever crazy good.

Classic Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic. Each flavor is different. Nothing is lost. You’ll get everything in every single bite. Could this be the perfect wing sauce?

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

Uniquely Yummy

I would not change a thing about these Dr Pepper & Cream Soda wings. The flavor is unique and delicious. I like my sauce a bit thick, but not gloppy thick, so I added a little cornstarch at the end to help thicken it up. You can leave it out if you want. After the sauce reduces take a spoon and dip it in the sauce to see if you want it thicker or not.

Sauce On The Side

There’s nothing wrong with serving a bit extra of the sauce on the side for dipping the wings, along with Ranch and blue cheese dressing.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Dr Pepper hot wings.

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

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings
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Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

Classis Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soda, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 521kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine the Dr Pepper, hot sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
  • If you want your sauce a little thicker, place the corn starch in a cup, small bowl or glass. Add in 1/4 cup or so of the sauce and stir to combine. Pour into the sauce pan and stir to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | 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

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

I’ve made my share of deep-fried wings. But I don’t think I’ve had anything like these deep-fried lemon pepper sweet wings. Like the name says, they’re kinda sweet. Not super-sweet, but you’ll notice. Lemon pepper, well, that’s common on wings and a flavor I love. The combination of the sweetness, the citrus and the crunchy breading made for a different, enjoyable wing experience. I liked these. They were new to me and a pleasant change from my ‘usual’ deep-fried wings.

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

Crunchy Yummy

The breading on these deep-fried lemon pepper sweet wings is nice and crunchy. I like my wings crunchy. Deep-fried or not. I like that crunch. The breading is packed with flavor too. It’s not just flour and salt and pepper. It brings more of that lemon pepper flavor to the party. It’s not crazy citrusy, but you get the flavor.

To offset the sweetness of these wings I served a little spicy Buffalo wing sauce on the side in place of my usual blue cheese dressing. I didn’t go crazy dunking my wings into it, but every once in a while I’d sneak a piece over and get some heat on it.

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Lawry’s Zesty Lemon & Pepper Wings Seasoning Mix, 20.75 oz – One 20.75 Ounce Container of Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning Blend, Perfect on Fried Foods, Vegetables, Onion Rings and More

Also try my copycat of Wingstop’s lemon pepper wings.

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings
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Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

Crunchy sweet wings with a hint of citrus!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade time1 day
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, sweet
Servings: 6
Calories: 732kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the breading

For the seasoning

For the frying

Instructions

For the wings

  • Place wings in a large bowl or resealable container.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining wing ingredients. Pour over the wings and toss or stir to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1-12 hours.

For the breading

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or shallow plate, such as a pie plate.

For the seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients.

For the frying

  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • Working in batches as needed, remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and add to the breading mixture.
  • Coat each piece completely then fry 8-12 minutes or until the wings are golden brown and at 165 F internally. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain as you cook the remaining wings.
  • Sprinkle the chicken liberally with the seasoning and serve.

Notes

Serve with warmed Buffalo wing sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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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

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

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

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Simple. And Delicious.

I like to keep my deep-fried dry wings as simple as possible. Most of the time I’m making these for lunch so I don’t have a lot of time for fru-fru batters or complicated techniques. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want great wings. If I’m making wings you can bet they’re going to be great.

Have It Your Way

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

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Deep-Fried Dry Wings
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Deep-Fried Dry Wings

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

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

Instructions

For the coating

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

For the wings

  • Place wings in a resealable container or baggie.
  • Add a tablespoon of the coating. Seal and shake to coat. If you want a thicker batter, add more coating and shake again.
  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Add the wings and fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and the wings are done. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
  • Transfer the wings to a bowl and sprinkle with additional wing seasoning. Toss or stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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