McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Dry Wings

About half the wings I make and eat are ‘dry’. Just cooked up (often in an air fryer) and then tossed in a seasoning. Sometimes a lot of seasoning. Sometimes not so much. No sauce in sight. But they are always good. Like these McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken dry wings. This seasoning is the perfect blend of chili pepper, paprika, brown sugar, onion and garlic. It has a nice kick to it. It’s not mellow but it’s not overpowering either. The flavor is fantastic, and certainly reminiscent of the namesake chicken. These are great dry wings.

McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Dry Wings

Great Flavor And Kick In A Dry Wing

I’m not shy with the seasoning when I make my McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken wings. Well, at least not when I make them for myself. I like a good bit of heat in every bite. I’d go a bit lighter on it if I was serving them to friends or family, specially if they say they like a little kick but not a painful amount.

Also make some McCormick air fryer Buffalo wings!

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

McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Dry Wings
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McCormick Grill Mates Nashville Hot Chicken Dry Wings

Nice and spicy, very flavorful dry wings. Every bite is fantastic!
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.

June Moon Alabama White Sauce Wings

I’ve had a few store-bought Alabama white sauces. And I’ve made a few variations from scratch. Needless to say, I’m a fan of the concept. June Moon Alabama white sauce wings are another example of two great things that were meant for each other: a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce that is nice and tangy, and chicken wings. Oh and it does have a slight spiciness to it too. But not too much.

June Moon Alabama White Sauce Wings

The Perfect Balance

June Moon Alabama white sauce wings aren’t too mayonnaise-y. Or vinegary. Speaking from experience, there’s nothing more disappointing that getting all excited about wings only to have a sauce that is watery or too vinegary. Not a worry with this sauce. I found the balance to be perfectly finger-licking good.

This is also a great sauce for dipping pretzels.

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.

Also try June Moon’s bang bang wings!

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

June Moon Alabama White Sauce Wings
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June Moon Alabama White Sauce Wings

This sauce has the perfect balance of mayonnaise and vinegar.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 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.

Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N Ranch Thick Sauce Wings

The fine folks over at Frank’s RedHot sauce have upped their wing sauce game. And then some. They took some of their traditional flavors and made them thicker. Not ewwwy thick, but ooooh thick. Perfect on wings and lots of other things, like nuggets, chicken sandwiches, burgers you name it. Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N Ranch Thick Sauce wings sauce combines a low-heat Buffalo sauce with, you guessed it, Ranch dressing. This sauce isn’t going to scare grandma off with heat. In fact, she’ll love it. And hey, she’ll get to eat wings faster since you don’t have to dip them in Ranch dressing first!

Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce Wings

Stick-To-Your Wings Goodness

Grab a few bottles of Frank’s RedHot Original Thick Hot Sauce next time you’re in your grocery store. It comes in plenty of delicious different flavors, from the mild to the spicier. I can’t pick a favorite, but I like them all, like Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N Ranch thick sauce wings sauce!

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.

Also try some Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N BBQ thick sauce wings!

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

Frank's RedHot Buffalo 'N Ranch Thick Sauce Wings
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Frank’s RedHot Buffalo ‘N Ranch Thick Sauce Wings

This sauce isn't going to scare grandma off with heat.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, Ranch
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.

Frank’s RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings

If you’re looking for a thick wing sauce that brings a good bit of sweet and just a bit of heat, the fine folks over at Frank’s RedHot sauce have a sauce for you. Frank’s RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings sauce (whew!) does pack so much heat that it’ll scare anyone off. It is on the sweet side, but that touch of spiciness helps tame that just right.

Frank's RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings

Different. In A Good Way.

Frank’s RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings to be a bit different, something new. It has a little bit of a molasses flavor to it (I didn’t get that big bourbon hit, but perhaps the hint of bourbon barrels!). And it has a bit of a BBQ sauce-ness to it. Still, it’s complex and good, and it definitely sticks to wings for sure!

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of 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.

Also try some of Frank’s RedHot original thick sauce wings!

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

Frank's RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings
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Frank’s RedHot Spicy Honey Bourbon Thick Sauce Wings

This Spicy Honey Bourbon thick sauce is not so spicy that it'll scare anyone off.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey, spicy, 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.

Tyson Lemon Pepper Crispy Wings

I wanted some lemon pepper wings. But sadly, I didn’t have any fresh wings on hand. So off to our local grocery store I went. And they didn’t have any fresh wings either. Sadness began to creep in when it dawned on me that Tyson makes lemon pepper crispy wings! So off to the frozen section I went, and there they were! Boom! Time to rush home and make some rather delicious, easy, crunchy lemon peppery wings!

Tyson Lemon Pepper Crispy Wings

Crunchy Battered Yumminess

Tyson lemon pepper crispy wings come as a variety of wing pieces that are seasoned and battered. Some pieces are bigger than others. You toss them into the air fryer and in no time you have hot and crispy wings. They’re fairly mildly seasoned. I’d call it a nice middle-of-the-road flavor. Not too overwhelming. So I grabbed a bottle of lemon pepper seasoning and ’embellished’ the wings after they came out of the air fryer. Then they were perfect.

The bag says there are 4.5 servings inside. Nope. Not for me. More like 2! So if you’re grabbing some for the gang to come over and watch the big game, grab extra bags. Lots of extra bags.

Also try Perdue’s Lemon Pepper Crispy air fryer wings.

Tyson Lemon Pepper Crispy Wings
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Tyson Lemon Pepper Crispy Wings

Crunchy with a nice lemony 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.
  • Sprinkle or toss wings in seasoning, if using, and serve.

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.
  • Sprinkle or toss wings in seasoning, if using, and serve.

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.

Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

My oh me oh goodness. It’s hard to put into words how much I loved these Kinder’s Woodfired garlic dry wings. The seasoning is just perfect. It helps that I’m a total garlic addict. But this isn’t any ordinary garlic flavor, nope. It’s garlic that has been roasted over a fire. Who does that? Great people do that! And they put it in a shaker bottle so I can have the best dry wings ever!

Kinder's Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

Crazy Fantastically Good And A Big Favorite Of Mine.

I went big when I seasoned my wings. Kinder’s Woodfired garlic wings can handle lots of seasoning. The flavor is so good I can’t get enough. Up next, I’m sprinkling some on a whole roasted chicken. This stuff is going to replace my traditional rotisserie chicken for sure. I love it (in case you couldn’t tell)!

Also try some fantastic Kinder’s roasted garlic BBQ wings!

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

Kinder's Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings
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Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

Crazy good dry wings packed with smoky garlic flavor.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Kinder’s Lemon Pepper Dry Wings

I admit, there was a time when lemon pepper and I were not pals. Seemed like every time I picked up a bottle of seasoning it was either too lemony or too peppery. There was no good balance for me. Well that all changed with Kinder’s lemon pepper dry wings. You know it’s good if I use it for dry wings. There’s no hiding with dry wings. You gotta bring flavor. You’re not going to hide behind a sauce. You have to bring it. And this seasoning brings it with that perfect balance, bite after bite.

Kinder's Lemon Pepper Dry Wings

I Make These Wings Often. Not Often Enough, Though

I keep my dry wings simple. That’s what dry wings are supposed to be. I usually cook them in my air fryer. Then I hit them with the seasoning. And lots of it. And I let it rest for a few minutes. Then I get to eatin’! Kinder’s lemon pepper dry wings are the perfect snack or lunch. Nice clean flavor, and great wings!

Also try Kinder’s mild BBQ wings. They’re great!

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

Kinder's Lemon Pepper Dry Wings
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Kinder’s Lemon Pepper Dry Wings

Out-of-this-world good lemon pepper wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon pepper, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry, or dusted, wings. Sure, I sometimes season my wings and sauce them once they’re cooked, but just as often I cook them and season them, leaving them un-sauced. With seasonings like Kosmo’s Q Chili Lime wing dust, it’s not hard to understand why I love my wings prepared this way. The dust is lightly smoky, a tad garlicky and a bit citrusy. A really great combination of flavors, for sure. And all with just a bit of heat. I’d say a medium heat, maybe a bit more. I’d call it perfect.

Kosmos Q Chile Lime Wing Dust Wings

A Great Dry Wing Each And Every Time

I like to season my wings with Kosmo’s Q chili lime wing dust the second they are cooked. I think that’s when the seasonings stick the best. As with wing sauce, I don’t want my seasonings to end up at the bottom of my plate. They need to be in every bite, right there on my wings.

Also try Kosmos Q classic Buffalo wings!

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

Kosmos Q Chile Lime Wing Dust Wings
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Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

For best results, season your wings while they're hot.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, wing dust, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Kosmos Q Kickin’ Cajun Wing Dust Wings

I’m a HUGE fan of dry wings. I’ve found myself eating them more and more these days. Wings tossed with a seasoning, such as Kosmos Q’s Kickin Cajun wing dust make for the perfect lunch or appetizer. No sauce required.

I tossed some air fryer wings with Kosmos Q’s Kickin’ Cajun wing dust and proceeded to devour each and every one. The wing dust is crazy flavorful and it definitely has a kick to it. At first I was a bit overwhelmed by the heat, but then I found myself craving it more and more. And more. I couldn’t stop myself, I absolutely loved it. I loved the kick and I loved the spice.

Kosmos Q Kickin' Cajun Wing Dust Wings

The Kick Is Comin’. Get Ready.

The first time I made wings with Kosmos Q’s Kickin’ Cajun wing dust I went pretty light on it. It was nice and spicy, but I found myself wanting more. So the next time I loaded up big time with the dust. Oh yeah, my mouth was on fire but it was a good fire. I think I now have a full-blown addiction to it.

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!

Also make some Kosmos Q lemon pepper wing dust wings!

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

Kosmos Q Kickin' Cajun Wing Dust Wings
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Kosmos Q Kickin’ Cajun Wing Dust Wings

The wing dust is crazy flavorful and it definitely has a kick to it.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, 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.

Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings

I didn’t have to make dry wings. I could’ve seasoned them and then sauced them. But I’m a huge fan of dry wings and Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings are some of the best I’ve ever had. All I had to do was cook up a batch of wings and toss them in the seasoning and enjoy a crazy good lunch. Up first, I got the heat. And a good bit of it too. Then that spiciness took a back seat and up came the tropical fruitiness of mango. Heck no, I couldn’t get enough! These wings did not last at all!

Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings

Tropical Flavor with a Great Kick

I knew these Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings would be great as soon as I opened the seasoning pouch. It’s always good to get a little taste the first time you use a rub or a sauce. Without that you might use too much. You can always add more, but it’s hard to use less once you’ve already seasoned your wings!

Also try this rub on shrimp.

Also try some Croix Valley parmesan garlic dry wings!

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

Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings
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Croix Valley Mango Habanero Dry Wings

Also try this rub on shrimp.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, wing dust, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.