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Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo Wings

Beer and Buffalo wings. Two great things that are even better together. What could be better? Well, beer-infused Buffalo wings, of course! Thanks to Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wing sauce, you can have both in every bite. A little kick, but not much, from cayenne, and a little IPA beer hoppiness. This is a great, smooth-tasting wing sauce. I’m a big fan of it and I’m a huge fan of Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wings!

Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce on more than Wings

Like any good wing sauce, Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wing sauce isn’t just for chicken wings, though it sure is tasty on a big batch of wings for sure! Slather it on grilled chicken. And on ribs (yes, ribs!). Heck, you might even be tempted to drink it right out of the bottle. But make some Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wings first!

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

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 for 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!

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Also try Blonde Beard’s Holy Hell wings. Yeah, they got a kick!

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

Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo Wings
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Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo Wings

Like any good wing sauce, Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo wing sauce isn't just for chicken wings, though it sure is tasty on a big batch of wings for sure!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer, 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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Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

I love savory chicken wings. I love sweet chicken wings. And I love chicken wings that are a bit spicy. For me that usually means not super spicy. Emphasis on ‘a bit spicy’. Well, I made an exception to that rule with these Five-Alarm Buffalo wings. I’m not sure what possessed me to do it, but I woke up one morning and decided I was going to make the hottest wings I could stand so I did. And you know what? I was totally surprised by just how much I loved them!

As hot as these were, I fell in love with them. Once I made it through the first few bites I got sorta used to the heat. I think. That or maybe I was hallucinating at that point and just thought I everything was great and I was ok.

Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

Tasty Spiciness

If you want to tame back the heat (thank you Frank’s RedHot!) on these five-alarm Buffalo wings just cut back on the habanero hot sauce. I went full-bore. Yeah, they were spicy and my eyes may have watered a bit but they were TASTY! Usually my argument against things super hot is that the spiciness hides the flavors. Not so on these wings. I’d make them again. And I’d have plenty of blue cheese or ranch dressing around for dipping…

Dippings

I usually put my dressing or wing dipping sauces in condiment cups. They’re the right size for wings. Usually. Not these though. I needed extra, so I got a bowl. Just something you might consider…

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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Also try my big game hot wings!

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

Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings
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Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

I’m not sure what possessed me to do it, but I woke up one morning and decided I was going to make the hottest wings I could stand so I did.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 708kcal

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 ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1317IU | 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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Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

I don’t normally like to eat chicken wings that are so blazingly hot that you fall to the floor and curl up into a fetal position. I like great flavor with a bit of heat. These fire-eater habanero wings can satisfy your craving for serious heat, or if you’re like me, satisfy your craving for tasty, slightly hot, wings. It’s all in the amount of habanero sauce you add. For me, that means just enough to make my lips tingle and my eyes water. These wings came out fantastic, and are by far my favorite hot-and-spicy wings.

Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

Heat is Good

I cooked these Fire-Eater habanero wings using the Vortex insert on my Weber Performer grill. The end result is perfectly cooked wings, with nice crunchy skin, and great cooked-over-fire flavor

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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Also try my fire-eater wings. They have a bit less heat than these habanero wings do!

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

Fire-Eater Habanero Wings
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Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

These fire-eater habanero wings can satisfy your craving for serious heat, or if you’re like me, satisfy your craving for tasty, slightly hot, wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Warm slightly then transfer to a large bowl when ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 3033mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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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.

The Best Ideas

I love wings. One of the coolest things about being a wing-aholic is that sometimes you run across these great sauce (or seasoning) ideas. Some are complicated. Some, like this one, are not. This was one of those ‘oh darn, why didn’t I think of this!’ sauces. Enchilada sauce. Buffalo wing sauce. And for dipping? Ranch and enchilada sauce combine for a nice twist on the usual. Both great ideas that result in great wings!

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

Also try my easy chili-ranch wings.

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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Blonde Beard’s Black Magic Wings

If you’re a big fan of Buffalo-style wings, but you’re getting a bit bored with the same-ole, same-ole, then Blonde Beard’s Black Magic wing sauce is just what you need. You know the moment you look at the bottle: it’s got plenty of pepper and other spices in it. It’s not a super spicy wing sauce, but it does have a bit of a kick. Just enough. It’s a great twist on the classic sauce.

Blonde Beard's Black Magic Wings

A Great, Quality Sauce

I’ve been really happy with Blonde Beard’s. IPA Buffalo! Holy Hell! Chicken and Waffles! And of course, Blonde Beard’s Black Magic wing sauce. They’re made from quality stuff, got just the right spiciness and all taste fantastic. My only complaint is that I didn’t order enough of them!

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

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 for 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!

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

Blonde Beard's Black Magic Wings
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Blonde Beard’s Black Magic Wings

If you're a big fan of Buffalo-style wings, but you're getting bored with the same-ole flavor, Blonde Beard's Black Magic wing sauce is just what you need.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pepper, 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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Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

I’m a HUGE fan of dry wings. You know, wings that are cooked up nice and crunchy then tossed with a seasoning, such as Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan wing dust. No sauce. Yeah, you can have a dipping sauce, but the wings themselves are not tossed in anything but seasoning. I’m happy to see more and more restaurants and bars now offer dry wings in addition to wet ones.

Dry wings are a great treat to serve at a get-together. They’re less messy than wet wings. They keep their crunchiness much, much longer. And, if you want, you can still let people that want them wet enjoy them that way. Just give them a cup of sauce on the side, for dunking. That way everyone will be happy!

Crazy good!

So, I tossed some air fryer wings with Kosmos Q’s Garlic and Parmesan wing dust and proceeded to devour each and every one. And quickly. The wing dust is crazy flavorful. I absolutely loved it. The garlic isn’t overpowering, it’s there and it’s perfect. Ditto the Parmesan. Also perfect. Certainly these are some of the best dry wings I’ve ever had. The dust is definitely finger-licking good!

Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

Not just for wings, nope!

Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing dust isn’t just for wings, nope. This stuff is fantastic on a garlic bread. Just take slices of French bread and spread on a little melted butter. Then sprinkle some Kosmo’s Q Garlic and Parmesan wing dust. Remember, edge-to-edge is our pledge so make sure you get some dust along the edges of the bread too. Bake or grill at 425 F for a few minutes until golden brown. Devour. It makes for really, really great garlic Parmesan bread, trust me.

Get some!

You get a lot in each and every bag of Kosmos Q’s wing dusts. The seasonings are high quality and seasoned perfectly. You won’t regret buying it. And you won’t regret doing what I did: buy a bag of each and every flavor to try, then order much, much more!

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You’ll want to also make Kosmos Q garlic parmesan sauced wings!

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

Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings
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Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

This wing dust is crazy flavorful. I absolutely loved it.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, garlic, Parmesan
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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Cajun Wings

I love chicken wings. Any flavor, any time, but in particular, I love wings with some kick. Not over-the-top, kick-me-in-the-gut hot, but just spicy enough to wake you up. These Cajun wings with dipping sauce bring the heat thanks to Louisiana hot sauce.

Cajun Wings

Great No Matter How You Cook Them

I prefer to cook my Cajun wings in my Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less fryer then finish them off on the grill to get a nice crunchy skin. But, they’re just as great cooked in the oven or on a grill. You can also deep fry them. These wings with dipping sauce are a delight no matter what you use to make them. The marinade really adds tremendous flavor to every bite, through and through and the cooling dipping sauce finishes it all off perfectly.

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I have been using these sauce dipping cups more and more for my wing sauces. They’re the perfect size for wings. And chicken nuggets. And chicken tenders.

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You’ll also want to make a batch of Cajun Power garlic sauce wings.

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Cajun Wings
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Cajun Wings

These wings with dipping sauce are a delight no matter what you use to make them.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 532kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the dipping sauce

  • Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce into medium bowl.
  • Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted. Do not overheat.
  • Whisk mixture until creamy smooth.
  • Fold in the blue cheese.

Notes

The sauce is also great for dipping celery and carrot sticks!

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | 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 Caribbean Jerk Wings

Sometimes the spices in Caribbean Jerk sauce can be a bit overwhelming, for me at least. I’ve been lucky a few times and run across the perfectly-balance Jerk sauce, but often, not. The Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce Caribbean Jerk wing sauce is perfect for me. Not too spicy, but still packing that great island flavor. I taste the traditional spices, like nutmeg and allspice, and clove, but none are so strong as to ‘get to me’. That’s why I love this sauce!

Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Wings

Welcome to Island Flavors

In case you’re wondering… heck yes Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce Caribbean Jerk wing sauce is great on grilled chicken and ribs too! I mean, like crazy good! Just brush it on a few minutes before taking the meat off the grill or smoker and you’ll be tasting island yumminess before long!

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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 for 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!

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Also try Buffalo Wild Wing’s Mango Habanero wings. They have a delicious kick!

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Wings
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Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Wings

I taste the traditional spices, like nutmeg and allspice, and clove, but none are so strong as to 'get to me'. That's why I love this sauce!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caribbean, 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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SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy Wings

I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, which consists of literally thousands of pictures of grills and food (don’t judge!) when I came across an ad for wing sauces for a sports bar and restaurant in south Philadelphia called SouthHouse. I’ve been to Philadelphia, but I’d never been to SouthHouse. The picture of their house-made wing sauces definitely caught my eye. They looked fresh, hand-crafted and yummy. So I ordered some. And I made SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy wings!

There’s Nothing But Good In This Sauce

The first sauce I tried was the Sweet and Spicy. Let me tell you, this is one crazy-good wing sauce. It reminds me a bit of Meijer’s Sweet Chili wing sauce, but with more heat. And it reminds me a bit of Quaker Steak and Lube’s Thai ‘R Cracker wing sauce, but with fresh ingredients. It’s thick, but not too thick. And I loved it. It is delicious. And its finger-licking good. It is moan-while-you-eat good.

SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy Wings

A Great Sauce To Keep On Hand At All Times

I can definitely see SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy wing sauce finding its way onto just about anything I pull off the grill. It’ll be amazing on ribs. Fantastic on grilled or roasted chicken. And delicious as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or nuggets. This sauce is definitely a favorite of mine. It’s not just for SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy wings, but man, they sure are good!

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Brrrrrrrr!

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 SouthHouse Buffalo wings.

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

SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy Wings
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SouthHouse Sweet and Spicy Wings

Let me tell you, this is one crazy-good wing sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, sweet, 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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Blonde Beard’s Rooster Dry Wings

Blonde Beard’s is known for their wing sauces. But they also sell a wing seasoning, known as Rooster Dry Rub. It’s a wonderful combination of Cajun flavors and roasted garlic. It has a very low heat level so you don’t worry about scaring anyone off. Blonde Beard’s Rooster dry wings are fantastic and if you’ve not tried dry wings, this will make a believer out of you with the first bite!

The bottle says ‘wing rub’ but I can ensure you that’s not all it’s good on. It’s really good on wings. I love the roasted garlic flavor most. It’s a different flavor for wings, for me at least, and reminds me of roasted whole chicken (hint: roast a chicken and put this rub on it and you’ll thank me!).

Blonde Beard's Rooster Dry Wings

More Is Definitely Better

I prefer to season my ‘dry’ wings after they are cooked, especially if the seasoning I’m using might char a bit when exposed to high heat. I found that to be the case with Rooster Dry Rub when I applied it to wings before cooking them in an air fryer. Blonde Beard’s Rooster dry wings were much better when seasoned after cooking instead. And don’t be shy with it either. It’s really good and you really can’t go wrong with adding more. You can go wrong with not adding enough!

Dry wings are a great treat to serve at a get-together. They’re less messy than wet wings. They keep their crunchiness much, much longer. And, if you want, you can still let people that want them wet enjoy them that way. Just give them a cup of sauce on the side, for dunking. That way everyone will be happy!

Like I said, Blonde Beard’s claim-to-fame is their sauces (look at them! Yowsa!) but don’t overlook their rub!

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Make sure you seal your wing seasonings well after using. You don’t want any moisture sneaking in. This dust comes in shaker bottles that seal perfectly!

Also try Blonde Beard’s Black Magic wing sauce!

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Blonde Beard's Rooster Dry Wings
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Blonde Beard’s Rooster Dry Wings

These wings have a wonderful combination of Cajun flavors and roasted garlic.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry 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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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan...
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  • Made for wings and more
$23.65
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