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.

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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.

Tabasco Sweet and Spicy Sauce Wings

I would like to propose a new national holiday. It’s in honor of whoever at TABASCO came up with this sauce. Oh sure, they said it’d be great on veggies. Or on tacos. Maybe in a stir fry. Sure, dip some nuggets in it. But these Tabasco Sweet and Spicy sauce wings are really the best destination for this sauce. This is sweet chili sauce elevated. A little sweet. A little heat. And a complex flavor that is a combination of hints of ginger, garlic and even pear. This sauce is beyond finger-licking good.

Tabasco Sweet and Spicy Sauce Wings

Yes, You In The Back

If I was invited to a meeting at the TABASCO sauce board (if they have such a thing) I’d raise my hand and ask the one obvious question. “Why isn’t this available in a 5 gallon jug?” That’s my only complaint about these Tabasco sweet and spicy sauce wings. I go thru the sauce so fast I need a bigger jug of it. Just a suggestion. I’m ok with having to buy 10 bottles of it at a time too. For now.

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Tabasco Sweet and Spicy Sauce Wings

This sauce is beyond finger-licking good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet heat
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Ass Kickin’ Buffalo Wings

Sometimes you need a little kick to your wings. And sometimes you need a lot. Make a batch of Ass Kickin’ Buffalo wings and you can have either. Add a bit of sauce for a nice gentle heat. Add a good dose of sauce and get some serious heat. Either way, you’re gonna get great flavor from a great sauce.

Ass Kickin' Buffalo Wings

Bringing the Heat and Flavor

I love when a spicy wing sauce still tastes good. After all, that’s what we’re all here for, right? If you wanted just heat you could go drink a bottle of hot sauce and get this deal over with quick. Ass Kickin’ Buffalo wings are the complete package, the real deal.

Dip Your Toes In First

Try some out of the bottle first. Make the call. Go light? Go heavy? Can’t decide? Go light and serve extra on the side for dipping. Problem solved. And it’s a good problem to have too!

I went the dual-sauce approach to cover all my bases. So, I had a cup of more Buffalo sauce on one side and a cup of Ranch on the other. I ain’t no dummy!

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Ass Kickin' Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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Ass Kickin’ Buffalo Wings

Definitely delicious and perfectly spicy!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Sweet Peeper Air Fryer Dry Wings

The air fryer is my go-to tool for making fantastic dry wings. They’re so simple, so easy, but oh so delicious. Today, I made a little batch of Sweet Peeper air fryer dry wings for my lunch. And I was happy. Heck, I was more than happy. Oh that crunchy skin. That aroma while they were cooking. And bite-after-bite of seasoned chicken. A wonderful combination of brown sugar, paprika, honey and other herbs, these wings are a great change from your usual Buffalo-inspired wings.

Sweet Peeper Air Fryer Dry Wings

Crazy Easy

Making great air fryer dry wings really is easy. Season the wings a bit. Cook them to perfection. Season them some more. And if you’re like me, eat them immediately and burn your mouth. Well, it has happened. I can’t help myself. These Sweet Peeper air fryer dry wings smelled so good while they were cooking that I couldn’t wait for them to cool down a bit before taking those first few bites.

Crispier Than A Fall Evening

My approach to air fryer wings always gets me that great crunchy crispy skin. If you can handle the wait, let them cool a bit after cooking (and after that last seasoning) to crisp up a bit more.

Want some more traditional-flavored dry wings? Try some McCormick Air Fryer Buffalo wings!

How about some garlic? Holy Garlic dry wings bring the garlic and then some.

Sweet Peeper Air Fryer Dry Wings
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Sweet Peeper Air Fryer Dry Wings

Deliciously herby wings with a little sweetness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the wings with the seasoning mix.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.
  • Remove the wings and toss in 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: 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.

Air Fryer Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Seasoning Dry Wings

Yer derned tootin’ I was heavy handed when I seasoned these air fryer Frank’s RedHot Buffalo seasoning dry wings. I love this seasoning. I am never shy with how much I use. These wings made for the perfect lunch. Dry wings rock. If you’ve never tried them, you should. The right seasoning on a wing can make for a wonderful eating experience. I’ll put dry wings up against any wet wings any day of the week. They’re both great.

Bring the Flavor. And More.

These air fryer Frank’s RedHot Buffalo seasoning dry wings start out with a bit of a heat when you take a bite. Right up front. Oh, it’s not overly spicy. Not at all. Just a nice little kick to let you know it’s there.

Then comes the flavor. And lots of it. Garlic. Cayenne. And I swear butter. This is like having a Buffalo wing without having sauce all over your hands and face. Instead, well.. you’ll have seasoning all over your hands and face! Still a win win!

If you want (and you do), don’t be afraid to triple-season your wings. Once before cooking (just a little). Then toss them in more seasoning after cooking (a good dose). And finally, sprinkle them with some more (another good dose). You’ll thank me!

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Air Fryer Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Seasoning Dry Wings

Fantastic Buffalo-flavored dry wings!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the wings with the Frank's RedHot Buffalo seasoning. Don't go crazy with it. You want enough to taste the great flavors, but don't drown the wings in it.
  • Place wings in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation to 350 F.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it's hot!).
  • Cook wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and cook another 12 minutes.
  • Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 F and cook another 6 minutes.
  • Remove wings from fryer and place in a bowl. Toss with more seasoning, to taste. Now's a good time to not be shy with the seasoning.
  • Let cool slightly (the wings will crisp as they cool) then serve.

Notes

Note: The full 30 minute cook time is for large, meaty wings. If your wings are a bit thinner (er… scrawny) back the times down to 10/10/4 minutes instead of 12/12/6 minutes.

Nutrition

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

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

Fire and Smoke Society Honey Garlic Dry Wings

I’m not a complicated guy. I don’t need some big ole 40-ingredient wing sauce to make me happy. Nope, I’m perfectly fine with a perfectly cooked wing tossed in a perfectly good seasoning. Like these Fire and Smoke Society Honey Garlic dry wings. It doesn’t really matter how the wings are actually cooked. For me, for lunch, it means an air fryer for 20-30 minutes. Then I season them. Big time. And then I get crunchy wings with a wonderful garlicky flavor that is lightly sweet. Oh and there’s some herbs in there too for a great balance! A little paprika, pepper and thyme. The perfect combination for wings!

Don’t Be Shy!

There’s one thing to always remember when it comes to making dry wings. Go big on the seasoning. Even when you think you’ve added enough, add more. And do it right as the wings come off whatever you cooked them in. Get ’em while they are hot!

Honey Garlic Dry Wings

Check Your Pantry

These Fire and Smoke Society Honey Garlic dry wings are proof that a bottle of seasoning doesn’t have to say ‘for wings’ on it for it to be great on wings! I bought this seasoning originally for seasoning full-sized chickens before they’d end up on a rotisserie or in my oil-less fryer. I knew instantly that it’d be great on wings, too. And I was more than right! These are what dry wings are about!

So go to your pantry and see what you might have on hand that’d be great on wings. Chances are, no matter what you bought it for originally, that bottled seasoning is great on wings too!

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Fire and Smoke Society Honey Garlic Dry Wings

Go big on the seasoning.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, garlic, honey
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.

Acapulco Joe’s Hot Sassy Sauce Wings

Never has a bottle of hot sauce disappeared so fast than when I made a few batches of Acapulco Joe’s Hot Sassy sauce wings. I love this sauce so much I could not get enough. The wings? Simplicity defined: seasoned wings, cooked. The sauce? Easy too. Just hot sauce and a little butter. The result? Absolutely delicious. The sauce is a Mexican hot sauce with just a touch of heat but oh, the flavors. So good. This tomato-based sauce is different than any other sauce you’ve had.

Acapulco Joe's Hot Sassy Sauce Wings

The Story Behind The Sauce

Acapulco Joe’s was a well-loved Mexican restaurant here in Indianapolis. The restaurant is long gone, but fortunately the sauces live on. Normally used as a table sauce for tacos, chips… anything, it is of course my goal (and my duty!) to use everything on wings. Acapulco Joe’s Hot Sassy Sauce wings make me smile. Not just because they taste great (and they do!) but because it’s a great example of how a non-wing sauce makes for a great wing sauce!

It may seem odd, but I thought ‘spaghetti’ when I first tried this sauce. Well, after that I thought tacos but the tomato and spices made me think it’d be great on pasta. Now, I just need to order more!

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Acapulco Joe's Hot Sassy Sauce Wings
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Acapulco Joe’s Hot Sassy Sauce Wings

A fantastic sauce that makes truly fantastic wings!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Notes

Add a little unsalted butter to your sauce and heat over medium heat before adding to your wings for a Buffalo wing-style experience.

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.

Kinder’s The Chicken Dipping Sauce

This is kind of a change for me. Most of my wing dipping sauces are either homemade or salad dressings. And although it’s not labelled as a ‘wing dipping sauce’, I found Kinder’s The Chicken dipping sauce to be a nice change from my usual wing-dunking choices. The sauce is deliciously creamy, with a slight sweetness and a bit of mustard. A very slight amount of spiciness can be found, but it’s mostly in hiding, so nothing to be afraid of if you’re not into heat. It’s mayonnaise-like in its creaminess. I prefer it for dunking my dry, un-sauced wings.

Kinder's The Chicken Dipping Sauce

Dip Deep. It’s That Good

Kinder’s The Chicken Dipping sauce is also great for dipping nuggets. But, the place it finds the most use in my house (besides for wings) is on sandwiches. Just toast some bread, add some sandwich meat and a slice or two of cheese. Top with plenty of the sauce and get to eatin’!

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Kinder’s The Chicken Dipping Sauce

A wonderfully-addicting dipping sauce!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your dipping sauce, 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.

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.

Four Sixes Salt Creek Hot Sauce Wings

A plate of wings? A plate of wings?!? What was I thinking when I only made a plate of these Four Sixes Salt Creek hot sauce wings? I should’ve made a bucket of wings! A simple combination of hot sauce and butter made for some of the best finger-lickingly great wings I’ve had. The sauce has just the right amount of heat. It is seasoned perfectly. Nothing too strong, but just right all-around.

Four Sixes Salt Creek Hot Sauce Wings

Heat. Your Way.

A bottle of hot sauce and a little butter make for a great wing sauce. Nice thing is you can adjust the heat to whatever level you want. Some days I want my wings hot. Blazing hot. Then I use very little butter. Enough for a taste. Some days I want my wings a bit more mellow. Those days I use more butter. It’s just that easy. These Four Sixes Salt Creek Hot Sauce wings were easy. And delicious.

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This recipe is based on my two ingredient wing sauce recipe. It’s my go-to method for making a wing sauce with hot sauce and butter.

Four Sixes Salt Creek Hot Sauce Wings
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Four Sixes Salt Creek Hot Sauce Wings

Finger-lickingly fantastic wings with great flavor and kick!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 572kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce (mild version)

For the sauce (medium version)

For the sauce (hot version)

Instructions

For the sauce (pick your ingredient amounts for the desired heat level from above)

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the hot sauce and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer then reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Wing-Time Hot Buffalo Wings

There are a lot of Buffalo-inspired wing sauces out there. You see them every day, everywhere it seems. Well, Wing-Time’s is different. It brings more than heat. It brings flavor. And lots of it. I love these Wing-Time hot Buffalo wings. There’s nothing but delicious kick here. Yeah, they’re spicy. They’re supposed to be. But they aren’t painfully spicy. If you’re serving wings you gotta have some hot wings and these are some of the best you’ll find.

Wing-Time Hot Buffalo Wings

Gone? Or Not Gone?

I gotta say, I’m not sure the makers of Wing-Time sauces are still around. I’ve tried contacting them but no luck. It’d be sad if they’re gone because they have made some some of the best wing sauces around. These Wing-Time hot Buffalo wings are great proof of that. On the off-chance the company is going bye-bye I suggest you grab some bottles of Wing-Time hot Buffalo wing sauce now.

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Wing-Time Hot Buffalo Wings

Great heat and flavor in every bite.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.