It’s BBQ wing time! One of my favorite things to have is wings coated in BBQ sauce. I’m not hung up on only saucing them with bottles that say ‘wing sauce’ on the front. BBQ sauces make for perfect wings! Like these Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ sauce wings. This is one great sauce. And it’s really great on wings. It has a hint of smoke. It’s a little sweet but has a nice vinegar tang. The heat level isn’t too high, but you’ll notice it.
Stick-To-Your Wings Good Stuff
This sauce isn’t messing around. It sticks to your wings. That’s good news. No one wants a ‘sauce pool’ on the bottom of their plate. Make some wings and sauce them up with some Traeger Grills Texas Spicy BBQ sauce and you’ll be happy. Just squirt it on and toss them (gently) until nice and coated.
Heck yeah this sauce is great on burgers, roasted chicken, ribs too! And pulled pork! Don’t tell anyone, but I also like to dip potato chips into it! Yummy!
I wasn’t really bored with my usual hot sauce-based wing sauces. Heck, I have tons of different hot sauces I can use to make a quick good wing sauce. Nope, I just happened to open the fridge, saw a bottle of taco sauce, and made the quick decision that I needed it on some wings. And that’s what I did. I made taco sauce wings. Good wings made better with a little spiciness and great flavor. Nothing fancy. But tasty.
Which Way To Go?
Your taco sauce wings can take a few different directions. Mild. Medium. Hot. You can make the mild milder. Or the hot hotter. It’s up to you. Just vary the amount and style of taco sauce, and the amount of butter. Easy. Uncomplicated.
Want More?
If you want, you can add a little more ‘stuff’ to your taco sauce-based wing sauce. A pinch of cayenne stirred in is a good place to start. Some chile powder doesn’t hurt either. Heck, sneak in some Fajita seasoning. Just don’t go crazy with it. Add it, but don’t make it overwhelming.
In general, the ratio of butter to taco sauce is as below. For example, if the ratio is 3:1 that means you use 3 parts of butter for every 1 part taco sauce. For a mild sauce: 3:1For a medium sauce: 2:1For a hot sauce: 1:1
I was trying to be good. I was trying to cut back a little on my bottled wing sauce purchases. At least until I reduced the number of open bottles of sauces in my ‘wing fridge’. Well, that idea didn’t last long. I saw a bottle of Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ sauce at the store and had to grab it. I had to make wings. So I did. And boy, were they ever great! A little sweet. A little heat. Pear juice, soy sauce and other goodies come together in a sauce that is not only great on wings, it’s perfect on darned near anything grilled. Or fried for that matter.
Air-Fried. Deep-Fried. Anyway You Want It.
First time I made wings sauced with Frank’s RedHot Korean BBQ sauce, I did it using some air-fried wings. They only take about 30 minutes to make. Perfect for my lunch-time meal. The sauce was the winner here. I didn’t do much of anything to the wings other than cook them. I didn’t want any fancy seasoning ‘fighting’ this sauce. It’s crazy yummy. Why mess with it?
The second time, I went deep-fried on the wings. But again, I kept it simple. An easy coating meant to just crisp up the wings. No fru-fru seasonings. And again, great wings were enjoyed!
Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
Combine the baking powder and salt and pepper Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
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).
Combine the flour and salt and pepper 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.
Different. I should’ve expected different. I was using a store-bought fry mix after all. And for good reason too. I love them. Sure, they’re great on chicken thighs, chicken breasts, pork chops, seafood and whatever. But I love them for making wings, too. These southern-style fried chicken wings use a mix from Calhoun Bend Mills. It’s a great mix, too. It sticks great. It’s easy to use. And it’s way, way tasty good. Oh, and crunchy too!
Sweet Wings
Calhoun Bend Mills Miss Haddie’s chicken fry mix is on the sweet side. You’ll get notes of brown sugar (and I swear maple) as soon as you open the package. And boy do you ever get it while the wings are frying. I instantly started thinking pancakes… and then I thought wait! Wings and waffles! Shoot, I should make that next!
I wouldn’t toss these southern-style fried chicken wings with sauce. Instead, if you want it, serve some sauce on the side for dipping. I just filled a little cup with Buffalo wing sauce. That heat (yeah, I used hot) helps offset the sweetness of the wings. It’s totally optional, but kinda nice to have something to offset the sweet.
Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
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.
I like grabbing a breading box out of my pantry and making deep-fried wings. It’s easy. And luckily, there are several really tasty breading brands on the market. One of my favorites is Shore Lunch. And in particular, their Cajun-flavored breading. I know, the box says ‘fish breading’. You can ignore that. I did, and I used it to make some wings! Crunchy and flavorful, you’ll quickly realize that the box doesn’t have to say ‘chicken’ to be great for chicken!
Today, I wanted something with a bit more kick. So I ’embellished’ the breading and made some Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings. Same great flavor as the original, but with some heat. Oh yeah, these are my kind of easy wings!
No Sauce Required
These Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings don’t require a sauce. They’re great just as they are, right out of the deep fryer! But, if you’re craving a little sauce, a little something more, serve them with some Buffalo sauce on the side. Or your favorite dressing. But honestly, the wings are so good without it you won’t miss it if you just eat them ‘naked’.
Remember as a kid how happy you were if you got a gold star at school? I don’t remember getting many, but when I did, I was happy. I’d give Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo Party wings a gold star. Most frozen, pre-battered wings haven’t made me happy. These did a pretty good job of it. The batter was tasty and a little crunchy. As a bonus, they come with a good Buffalo wing sauce, perfect for dipping, tossing or drizzling. Were they the best wings I’ve ever had? No, but for what they are, they were pretty darned good and worthy of a gold star!
Grab A Few Bags For A Crowd
I put a good hurt on my bag of Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo party wings. I got two servings out of a bag. Now, I wasn’t having them as an appetizer, so in the ‘real world’ you could probably feed 4 from a bag. So if you’re planning on feeding a party of people, grab a few bags.
I made my wings in an air-fryer. I think that the air fryer always gives me the best crunchy wing. Well, unless I want to get my deep-fryer out that is. For a crowd, I’d use the oven instead since I can cook a whole lot more at once.
The sauce that comes with these wings is frozen in a bag, like gravy for some turkey roasts. You just dunk it in some hot water before serving. It’s not bad actually. I would recommend serving it on the side so people can dunk their wings. Tossing batter-coated wings in sauce makes them soggy and quick. Plus, some folks might not want a sauce.
A delicious chicken wing and a good BBQ sauce make for a great combination. A store-bought sauce doesn’t have to say ‘wing sauce’ on the label for me to put it on my wings. Darn near anything will do. Especially when it’s as good as these Traeger Grills Sweet and Heat BBQ sauce wings! Great traditional smoky BBQ sauce flavor in a tomato-based sauce. A hint of heat. And a bit of sweet. The perfect balance. This is one finger-licking good sauce that is perfect on a wing!
Batter Up!
I deep-fried my Traeger Grills Sweet and Heat BBQ sauce wings. Nothing fancy. But I wanted a good, crunchy coating on my wings. Not fried naked. And almost like grandma’s fried chicken. Just not as thick a batter. That crunchy outside was perfect for the sauce. It hid in the nooks and crannies. With every bite I was guaranteed to get sweet heat deliciousness. That’s what I was after. That’s what I got!
You can, of course, cook your wings any way you like! Just get them good and coated in the sauce before serving!
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.
If you’re looking for a nice, clean, tasty wing sauce that packs in original Buffalo-style flavors, this is it. My Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce wings hit the spot. Nothing crazy going on here. Just simple, easy wings. Tossed in sauce. And devoured. Heck, that’s what we’re all here for, right? The good stuff!
On Top. On The Side. Or Both.
This time, I tossed my Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce wings in sauce. But I don’t always do that. Sometimes I put the sauce on the side, in a little cup. Then I dunk my wings to my heart’s content. A little dip. Or a big dip. Heck, it’s my cup of sauce, so I’ll even double dip. Or triple. Life is good when it’s your wings and your sauce.
It didn’t take me long to become a huge fan of HP Brown Sauce. To describe it I guess I’d call it like a thick A-1 steak sauce. But also kind of Worcestershire-sauce like. It’s almost like a BBQ sauce, but without the seasoning. Add a few extra ingredients and it makes for a tremendous wing sauce. These British pub-style HP sauce BBQ wings take little time to prepare. And even less time to devour. I loved them!
Ch-ch-changing
You can adjust the flavor of these British pub-style HP Brown Sauce BBQ wings pretty easily. Just play around with different BBQ sauces. I loved using a honey BBQ sauce that had a little smokiness to it. Use a spicy sauce for even more heat. The HP brown sauce is a wonderful base that you can tinker with a bit. No matter what, you’ll love the sauce.
Oh yes, this sauce is fantastic on smoked pulled pork or ribs and of course, chicken!
Place all ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer, stirring. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.
For the wings
Season wings lightly with salt and pepper. You can also use your favorite wing seasoning, but don't use anything too strong that might conflict with the delicious sauce.
We took a few days and went over to Bloomington, IL to do a little antiquing. Our hotel was next door to a grocery store, a regional chain named Schnucks. This of course meant I had to go on a wing sauce hunt. And boy did I make out like a bandit! Schnuck’s has a big selection of its own brand of wing sauces. I grabbed them all. The nice lady at the checkout didn’t even blink an eye. When we got home I made a batch of easy air fryer wings and sauced them up. I loved these Schnucks Mild Buffalo sauce wings!
Nice Flavor. Great Heat.
I love a good mellow, tasty Buffalo wing sauce. These Schnucks mild Buffalo sauce wings hit the spot. I was more than happy. Great flavor. Just a little bump of heat. A hint. And let me tell you, you can’t beat the price either. Next time we’re anywhere near a Schnucks I’m stopping by and grabbing some more of this sauce and all their others!
