The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wings

It pays to branch out when looking for new wing sauces. Make your own. Buy the national brands. Try a few local ones too. And absolutely, positively make sure you seek out great wing joints that also sell their sauces. The best sauces often come from smaller market restaurants and bars. They pay attention to taste and quality. They have to. There’s a lot of competition out there. You gotta make good stuff to stand out and succeed. And that’s how I came to find The Dirty Buffalo, a more-than-just-a-wing-joint around Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach in Virginia. So I ordered a huge bunch of their sauces. Darned near everything they make. And oh, was I excited when they arrived and I made my first batch of wings: The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo wings. This (and the rest I got from them) is one fantastically great sauce. THIS is why you seek these places out.

The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wings

Deep-Fried For Wing Perfection

I started out with my favorite deep-fried wings. You can make any wings you like. Just don’t go seasoning them so heavy that you’re going to bury the flavor and heat from these The Dirty Buffalo hot Buffalo wings. The sauce is the winner here. A big winner.

Great Heat. Great Flavor.

The balance between heat and flavor is perfect in this sauce. This is easily one of best kicked-up Buffalo wing sauces I’ve had. Traditional flavor, perfect consistency and the right amount of heat. I loved it. I’m glad I picked it first from my big box of bottled sauces. This is one great start on my journey through the sauces from The Dirty Buffalo.

Remember that if you are using a refrigerated sauce on your hot wings, make sure you let the sauce come to room temperature before using it. Nothing is sadder than a cold sauce on a hot wing.

The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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The Dirty Buffalo Hot Buffalo Wings

These wings are spicy hot and wonderfully delicious!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Dirty Buffalo wing sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Combine the flour, salt, cayenne and paprika 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.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to coat. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

If you prefer to air fry your wings, use my extra-crispy air fryer wing recipe to cook the wings then sauce with the Dirty Buffalo sauce when done.
If you prefer to bake your wings, use my oven-baked wing recipe and substitute the Dirty Buffalo sauce for the sauce in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Everyone knows that TABASCO knows hot sauce. Their name is synonymous with great flavor and great heat. They’ve been around for 5 generations and there’s a reason for that. Now they’ve gone and made what I think it easily one of the best Buffalo-inspired sauces ever. A simple batch of wings topped with this sauce is no longer simple. It’s amazing. These Tabasco Buffalo Style sauce wings are fantastic. Easily one of my favorites.

Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Amazing Pepper Flavor

There’s something so special about this sauce. It’s the oak-aged mash for sure. And the tremendous peppers. Together, with a little vinegar, salt and garlic, they make these Tabasco Buffalo style sauce wings amazing. I cannot get over how much I loved the flavor. Yes, there’s a bit of heat. But not much. I’d call it mild. You don’t need a lot of heat here. You’ve got tremendous flavor. Enjoy. I sure did!

Also try some Old Mill Buffalo wings.

Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings
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Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce Wings

Fantastically delicious.
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.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

I didn’t go into making these oven-baked Buffalo wings with the highest level of optimism. I’m not usually a fan of baked wings. It’s really a texture thing for me. They get dried out. Or the skin isn’t quite like I like. Maybe I’m too picky. Well, even picky me really liked these wings. You can’t beat them for crispy skin, moist meat and great flavor. And boy, talk about a great way to make a big batch of wings with just a bit of effort! These are great for the big game or your next party. Or just sitting on the sofa and eating a big ole batch of wings by yourself.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce

The sauce for these oven-baked Buffalo wings is pretty much your standard Buffalo sauce. Usually you’ll find honey or brown sugar being used to sweeten the sauce. This one uses molasses. It’s what really makes this sauce great. Any time a recipe calls for something to make it sweet, consider molasses. It adds more than just sweet, it adds flavor.

A Few Key Notes

To help these wings come out perfectly each and every time, I’ve found two things are key. First, make sure your wings are dry before adding the baking powder mixture. I don’t mean sorta dry. I mean dry dry. If you start adding the baking powder and you get a dough-like mix, your wings aren’t dry enough.

Next, make sure you get a nice even coating of the non-stick spray onto the foil. Don’t go crazy with it. Don’t create an oil slick. Just get it nice and even. I’ve not had a single wing stick with this approach. No one wants to serve wings that have been torn to bits by struggling to get them un-stuck from the foil.

Also try my baked buttermilk wings.

Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
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Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

Perfectly baked wings with a fantastic Buffalo-inspired sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 4579kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Lightly spray a wire rack with non-stick spray and place on the baking sheet.
  • Pat the wings dry and place into a large bowl.
  • Combine the baking powder and black pepper. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the wings. Using your hands, mix and coat the wings.
  • Sprinkle the wings with the remaining baking powder mixture and again mix and coat using your hands.
  • Transfer the wings to the baking rack.
  • Bake on the lowest rack in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking, make the sauce (see below).
  • Turn the oven temperature up to 425 F and move the baking sheet to the top rack in your oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Using a tong, flip the wings and bake another 15 minutes.
  • Remove wings and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Serve.

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 4579kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 334g | Fat: 336g | Saturated Fat: 111g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 64g | Monounsaturated Fat: 127g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1519mg | Sodium: 7061mg | Potassium: 3619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 4285IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 1738mg | Iron: 22mg

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

Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

I’m a fresh wing kinda guy. Usually. Sometimes I don’t have time to prepare wings from scratch. Or worse, I can’t find fresh wings in my grocery store. Or I just want to try something new. I was in Aldi the other day, picking up fresh wings (they have great fresh wings). I decided to check out the freezer cases before I headed to the checkout. And there they were. Kirkwood Buffalo style chicken wings. They looked good. I bought them. And I made them. And you know what? They were good!

Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Actual Wings. No Weird Stuff.

I’ve purchased some weird looking frozen wings. They were pre-battered, like these. But they didn’t look like wings. Kirkwood Buffalo style chicken wings are pre-battered. And they look like wings. Because they are actual wings. They’re sauced just right, in a sauce with good Buffalo flavor and a hint of heat. They’re meaty. I liked them. A lot.

Seven Servings. LOL.

The 22 ounce bag of wings I bought said it was 7 servings. Maybe somewhere in an alternate universe of really tiny people. Not me. I’d call them 4 servings at most. If you’re having a big party and need a bunch of wings, these are going to go over great. Just make sure you buy more than you think you’ll need. They’re good and people will want more. You bet I did.

I baked my wings on a silicone mat. I tried what the instructions on the bag stated and sprayed a baking pan with non-stick spray, but found that the wings still stuck. The silicone mat was much better.

I like to use these little dipping cups for my wing dipping sauce. These Buffalo wings are great with a little blue cheese or ranch dressing!

Also try some Perdue roasted crispy air fryer wings.

Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
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Kirkwood Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Great Buffalo flavored wings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • If you have a silicone baking mat, line a baking sheet with the mat and add the wings. If you do not have a silicone baking mat, liberally spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and add the wings. I prefer to start with the bone-side of the wings down (for flats). For the drums it doesn't matter.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Gently turn the wings. I use a fork or rubber spatula for this. I've found that tongs will tend to tear the coating/skin if the wings stick any.
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes or until turning lightly golden in color and the wings internal temperature is 165 F.
  • Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving. They will still be piping hot so be careful!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 131mg | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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

Wing-Time Mild Buffalo Wings

The Buffalo-style sauces from Wing-Time have always been a big hit with me. They always have the right heat level, from the hot to these Wing-Time mild Buffalo wings. They always have fantastic Buffalo-inspired flavors. That perfect balance of vinegar, butter and spices. Always finger-licking good, I’ve always been a fan. I enjoy my wings tossed in this sauce. Or dipped in it. Doesn’t matter how I get it onto my wings, it’s good!

Wing-Time Mild 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 mild Buffalo wing sauce now.

Also try some Wing-Time honey bourbon wings.

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Wing-Time Mild Buffalo Wings

Great medium heat and fantastic 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.

Buffalo Teriyaki Wings

The simplest of wings can often be the best. Like these Buffalo teriyaki wings. Just a few ingredients and a little cooking time and I’m enjoying great wings. No fancy batters or marinades or anything. Just cooked plain wings tossed in a great sauce. I cooked my wings in the air fryer but any technique will do. I make the sauce while the wings are cooking since it doesn’t take long to prepare. The end result is lightly sweet and lightly spicy. It’s a great combination of Asian-inspired and traditional wing flavors. These are finger-licking good wings!

Buffalo Teriyaki Wings

Step Up Your Teriyaki Game

You can use whatever teriyaki sauce you like to make these Buffalo teriyaki wings. But for me, my go-to teriyaki sauce is from the fine folks over at Bourbon Barrel Food. They have two versions actually. The Kentuckyaki sauce is a wonderfully bourbon-infused sauce that has such a great, deep flavor. It’s great anywhere I need a teriyaki sauce. And of course their spicy version is … spicier! It also makes for a great sauce for these wings!

Also try some fantastic teriyaki dry wings!

Buffalo Teriyaki Wings
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Buffalo Teriyaki Wings

Easy to make, but oh so delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, teriyaki
Servings: 1
Calories: 77kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 2762mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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

Rub Your Chicken Buffalo Wings

“Tame.” That’s the first word that came to mind after my first bites of some Rub Your Chicken Buffalo wings. After my last two super-hot Buffalo wing sauces, “tame” was a welcomed thing. Great traditional flavor, buttery and just slightly spicy, this is a great sauce for those desiring the classic without being overwhelmed. The amount of vinegar is spot on. Again, tame is the best way to describe it.

Rub Your Chicken Buffalo Wings

A Nice Mellow Buffalo-Inspired Sauce

Rub Your Chicken Buffalo wings sauce (from BBQ Spot) isn’t just for wings. It’s a great dipping sauce for nuggets, too. Anywhere you want great Buffalo flavor without being overwhelmed, you’ll want this sauce. That’s also why it makes for a great marinade, specially for chicken breasts. A few hours in the sauce then onto the grill. In no time you’ve got great chicken packed with flavor.

Also try some Secret Aardvark habanero wings.

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

Rub Your Chicken Buffalo Wings
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Rub Your Chicken Buffalo Wings

This sauce is great for dipping nuggets, too.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, 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.

Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

There are three things I can sit down at a table to and eat all day long. They are (in no particular order): peel and eat shrimp, a crab boil, and copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings. Great food is even better when you can eat it with your hands. These wings have just the right amount of heat, the perfect vinegar hit, and a buttery flavor that is just the perfect combination. And, bite after bite, I cannot get enough of these wings.

Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

The Classic

There’s nothing fancy or complicated going on with this copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings recipe. Season some wings and fry them. No batter required. No overnight brining. The sauce is easy, straightforward and packs nothing but flavor with just the right amount of spiciness. Make extra, because you’ll find yourself eating the afternoon away with these wings. They are perfect for watching the big game. Or the not-so-big-game for that matter.

You’ll find a number of variations on this recipe all over the internet. This is my preferred approach. From my understanding it best duplicates the original recipe from the famed bar. It sure as heck tastes great, I do know that!

Also try some copycat KFC Honey BBQ wings!

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

Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
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Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

Perfect simplicity.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 8
Calories: 4432kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 400 F.
  • Fry the wings (working in batches as needed) 8-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the hot sauce and vinegar. Remove from heat.
  • Once the wings are all cooked, transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the toss and toss to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 4432kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 333g | Fat: 335g | Saturated Fat: 110g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 63g | Monounsaturated Fat: 127g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1517mg | Sodium: 3985mg | Potassium: 2850mg | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 4067IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 17mg

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

Wing It Buffalo Wings

The fine folks over at Wing It nailed it when they came out with their version of a Buffalo sauce. Their sauce brings that classic combination of vinegar, butter and spices but with a little twist. The spices are different. Delicious. And although I love all of the sauces they make, this one is one of the best variations on the classic I’ve ever found. I love this sauce. Just the right heat and fantastic flavor, it cannot be beat.

Wing It Buffalo Wings

A Wonderfully Flavorful Sauce

Wing It Buffalo wings sauce is loaded with seasonings. Make sure you give it a good long shake before drizzling it on your wings and giving them a toss. You want that flavor and kick in each and every bite to be the same. You’ll find yourself enjoying your wings like never before! Refrigerate any leftover sauce. When you go to use it, make sure you set it out for at least 30 minutes to warm up a bit before using.

Also try some Wing It Honey Barbecue wings!

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

Wing It Buffalo Wings
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Wing It Buffalo Wings

Crazy good Buffalo flavor and heat.
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.

Kinder’s Buffalo Wings

Ya know, a good Buffalo wing sauce doesn’t have to be scorching hot to be good. In fact, I’d argue that an over-the-top hot wing sauce isn’t necessarily good, specially if you cannot taste the ingredients in the sauce. Kinder’s Buffalo wings sauce brings fantastic classic flavors. Plenty of garlic. Buttery goodness. And a wonderful mix of tasty spices. And importantly, just the right amount of vinegar. This is a great, mellow, delicious sauce that is perfect on wings.

Kinder's Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce For A Crowd

Kinder’s Buffalo wing sauce is the kind of sauce you can easily serve at a party and not worry about anyone screaming that they can’t stand the heat. This sauce is more about great flavor than heat. If you’ve got guests that want heat, serve it to them, but save this sauce for those wanting to just enjoy fantastic wings without the burn.

This sauce is also fantastic served in little serving cups, ready for dipping your favorite chicken nuggets.

Also try some Kinder’s fire roasted jalapeno wings.

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

Kinder's Buffalo Wings
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Kinder’s Buffalo Wings

Great Buffalo flavor without a lot of heat!
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.